Grayish Purple

The color #B1A9AE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 169, 174 and HSL values of 323°, 5%, 68%.

Color Values for #B1A9AE

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HEX:
#B1A9AE
RGB:
rgb(177,169,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(323,5%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B1A9AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B1A9AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B1A9AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B1A9AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B1A9AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B1A9AE

The complementary color for #B1A9AE is #A9B1AC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B1A9AE

The analogous colors for #B1A9AE are #B1A9B1 and #B1A9AA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B1A9AE

The triadic colors for #B1A9AE are #AEB1A9 and #A9AEB1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B1A9AE

These are the darker variations of #B1A9AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E878B and #6A6568. This progression shows how #B1A9AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B1A9AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C1BABE and #D0CBCE. This progression shows how #B1A9AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B1A9AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B1A9AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B1A9AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B1A9AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B1A9AE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 177, 169, 174 and HSL values of 323°, 5%, 68%.

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