Purple

The color #B38BCB is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 139, 203 and HSL values of 278°, 38%, 67%.

Color Values for #B38BCB

Below are the different color format representations for #B38BCB. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B38BCB
RGB:
rgb(179,139,203) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,38%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 32%, 0%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B38BCB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B38BCB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 79.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B38BCB

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 #B38BCB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B38BCB

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

Complementary Colors for #B38BCB

The complementary color for #B38BCB is #A2CB8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B38BCB

The analogous colors for #B38BCB are #938BCB and #CB8BC2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B38BCB

The triadic colors for #B38BCB are #CBB38B and #8BCBB3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B38BCB

These are the darker variations of #B38BCB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F6FA2 and #6B537A. This progression shows how #B38BCB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B38BCB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2A2D5 and #D1B9E0. This progression shows how #B38BCB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B38BCB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B38BCB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B38BCB

Companies and brands that incorporate #B38BCB in their visual identity.

#B38BCB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B38BCB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B38BCB is a purple with RGB values of 179, 139, 203 and HSL values of 278°, 38%, 67%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B38BCB including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.