Grayish Purple

The color #B38FAE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 143, 174 and HSL values of 308°, 19%, 63%.

Color Values for #B38FAE

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HEX:
#B38FAE
RGB:
rgb(179,143,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,19%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 20%, 3%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B38FAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B38FAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 56.1%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B38FAE

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 #B38FAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B38FAE

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

Complementary Colors for #B38FAE

The complementary color for #B38FAE is #8FB394. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B38FAE

The analogous colors for #B38FAE are #A58FB3 and #B38F9C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B38FAE

The triadic colors for #B38FAE are #AEB38F and #8FAEB3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B38FAE

These are the darker variations of #B38FAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F728B and #6B5668. This progression shows how #B38FAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B38FAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2A5BE and #D1BCCE. This progression shows how #B38FAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B38FAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B38FAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B38FAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #B38FAE in their visual identity.

#B38FAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B38FAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B38FAE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 179, 143, 174 and HSL values of 308°, 19%, 63%.

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