Grayish Purple

The color #B1A9B5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 169, 181 and HSL values of 280°, 8%, 69%.

Color Values for #B1A9B5

Below are the different color format representations for #B1A9B5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B1A9B5
RGB:
rgb(177,169,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,8%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B1A9B5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B1A9B5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #B1A9B5

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 #B1A9B5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B1A9B5

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

Complementary Colors for #B1A9B5

The complementary color for #B1A9B5 is #AEB6AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B1A9B5

The analogous colors for #B1A9B5 are #ACAAB6 and #B6AAB4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B1A9B5

The triadic colors for #B1A9B5 are #B6B2AA and #AAB6B2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B1A9B5

These are the darker variations of #B1A9B5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E8791 and #6A656D. This progression shows how #B1A9B5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B1A9B5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C1BAC4 and #D0CBD3. This progression shows how #B1A9B5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B1A9B5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B1A9B5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B1A9B5

Companies and brands that incorporate #B1A9B5 in their visual identity.

#B1A9B5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B1A9B5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B1A9B5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 177, 169, 181 and HSL values of 280°, 8%, 69%.

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