Grayish Purple

The color #B3A6AD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 166, 173 and HSL values of 328°, 8%, 68%.

Color Values for #B3A6AD

Below are the different color format representations for #B3A6AD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3A6AD
RGB:
rgb(179,166,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,8%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3A6AD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3A6AD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 65.1%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B3A6AD

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 #B3A6AD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3A6AD

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

Complementary Colors for #B3A6AD

The complementary color for #B3A6AD is #A7B4AD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3A6AD

The analogous colors for #B3A6AD are #B3A7B4 and #B4A7A7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3A6AD

The triadic colors for #B3A6AD are #AEB4A7 and #A7AEB4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3A6AD

These are the darker variations of #B3A6AD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F858A and #6B6468. This progression shows how #B3A6AD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3A6AD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2B8BD and #D1CACE. This progression shows how #B3A6AD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3A6AD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3A6AD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3A6AD

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3A6AD in their visual identity.

#B3A6AD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3A6AD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3A6AD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 179, 166, 173 and HSL values of 328°, 8%, 68%.

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