Light Blue

The color #B3A8E4 is a light blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 168, 228 and HSL values of 251°, 53%, 78%.

Color Values for #B3A8E4

Below are the different color format representations for #B3A8E4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3A8E4
RGB:
rgb(179,168,228) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(251,53%,78%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 26%, 0%, 11%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3A8E4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3A8E4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 89.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B3A8E4

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 #B3A8E4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3A8E4

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

Complementary Colors for #B3A8E4

The complementary color for #B3A8E4 is #DAE5A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3A8E4

The analogous colors for #B3A8E4 are #A9BCE5 and #D2A9E5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3A8E4

The triadic colors for #B3A8E4 are #E5B4A9 and #A9E5B4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3A8E4

These are the darker variations of #B3A8E4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F86B6 and #6B6589. This progression shows how #B3A8E4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3A8E4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2B9E9 and #D1CBEF. This progression shows how #B3A8E4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3A8E4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3A8E4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3A8E4

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3A8E4 in their visual identity.

#B3A8E4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3A8E4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3A8E4 is a light blue with RGB values of 179, 168, 228 and HSL values of 251°, 53%, 78%.

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