Grayish Purple

The color #B3A0B5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 160, 181 and HSL values of 294°, 12%, 67%.

Color Values for #B3A0B5

Below are the different color format representations for #B3A0B5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3A0B5
RGB:
rgb(179,160,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(294,12%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 12%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3A0B5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3A0B5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #B3A0B5

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 #B3A0B5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3A0B5

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

Complementary Colors for #B3A0B5

The complementary color for #B3A0B5 is #A3B5A1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3A0B5

The analogous colors for #B3A0B5 are #A9A1B5 and #B5A1AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3A0B5

The triadic colors for #B3A0B5 are #B5B3A1 and #A1B5B3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3A0B5

These are the darker variations of #B3A0B5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F8091 and #6B606D. This progression shows how #B3A0B5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3A0B5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2B3C4 and #D1C6D3. This progression shows how #B3A0B5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3A0B5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3A0B5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3A0B5

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3A0B5 in their visual identity.

#B3A0B5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3A0B5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3A0B5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 179, 160, 181 and HSL values of 294°, 12%, 67%.

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