Grayish Purple

The color #B3A0B4 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 160, 180 and HSL values of 297°, 12%, 67%.

Color Values for #B3A0B4

Below are the different color format representations for #B3A0B4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3A0B4
RGB:
rgb(179,160,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(297,12%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 11%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3A0B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3A0B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B3A0B4

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 #B3A0B4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3A0B4

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

Complementary Colors for #B3A0B4

The complementary color for #B3A0B4 is #A2B5A1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3A0B4

The analogous colors for #B3A0B4 are #AAA1B5 and #B5A1AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3A0B4

The triadic colors for #B3A0B4 are #B5B4A1 and #A1B5B4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3A0B4

These are the darker variations of #B3A0B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F8090 and #6B606C. This progression shows how #B3A0B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3A0B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2B3C3 and #D1C6D2. This progression shows how #B3A0B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3A0B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3A0B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3A0B4

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3A0B4 in their visual identity.

#B3A0B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3A0B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3A0B4 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 179, 160, 180 and HSL values of 297°, 12%, 67%.

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