Purple

The color #B38CBE is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 140, 190 and HSL values of 287°, 28%, 65%.

Color Values for #B38CBE

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HEX:
#B38CBE
RGB:
rgb(179,140,190) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,28%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 26%, 0%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B38CBE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B38CBE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 74.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B38CBE

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 #B38CBE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B38CBE

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

Complementary Colors for #B38CBE

The complementary color for #B38CBE is #98BF8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B38CBE

The analogous colors for #B38CBE are #9B8DBF and #BF8DB1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B38CBE

The triadic colors for #B38CBE are #BFB48D and #8DBFB4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B38CBE

These are the darker variations of #B38CBE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F7098 and #6B5472. This progression shows how #B38CBE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B38CBE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2A3CB and #D1BAD8. This progression shows how #B38CBE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B38CBE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B38CBE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B38CBE

Companies and brands that incorporate #B38CBE in their visual identity.

#B38CBE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B38CBE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B38CBE is a purple with RGB values of 179, 140, 190 and HSL values of 287°, 28%, 65%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B38CBE including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.