Grayish Purple

The color #B496B0 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 180, 150, 176 and HSL values of 308°, 17%, 65%.

Color Values for #B496B0

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HEX:
#B496B0
RGB:
rgb(180,150,176) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,17%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 2%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B496B0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B496B0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.6%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 69%

Contrast Analysis for #B496B0

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 #B496B0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B496B0

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

Complementary Colors for #B496B0

The complementary color for #B496B0 is #97B59B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B496B0

The analogous colors for #B496B0 are #AA97B5 and #B597A2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B496B0

The triadic colors for #B496B0 are #B1B597 and #97B1B5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B496B0

These are the darker variations of #B496B0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #90788D and #6C5A6A. This progression shows how #B496B0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B496B0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C3ABC0 and #D2C0D0. This progression shows how #B496B0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B496B0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B496B0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B496B0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B496B0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B496B0 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 180, 150, 176 and HSL values of 308°, 17%, 65%.

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