Grayish Purple

The color #B3ACB9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 172, 185 and HSL values of 272°, 8%, 70%.

Color Values for #B3ACB9

Below are the different color format representations for #B3ACB9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3ACB9
RGB:
rgb(179,172,185) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,8%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3ACB9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3ACB9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 67.5%
Blue: 72.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B3ACB9

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 #B3ACB9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3ACB9

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

Complementary Colors for #B3ACB9

The complementary color for #B3ACB9 is #B2B9AC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3ACB9

The analogous colors for #B3ACB9 are #ADACB9 and #B9ACB8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3ACB9

The triadic colors for #B3ACB9 are #B9B3AC and #ACB9B3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3ACB9

These are the darker variations of #B3ACB9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F8A94 and #6B676F. This progression shows how #B3ACB9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3ACB9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2BDC7 and #D1CDD5. This progression shows how #B3ACB9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3ACB9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3ACB9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3ACB9

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3ACB9 in their visual identity.

#B3ACB9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3ACB9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3ACB9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 179, 172, 185 and HSL values of 272°, 8%, 70%.

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