Purple

The color #B497CD is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 180, 151, 205 and HSL values of 272°, 35%, 70%.

Color Values for #B497CD

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HEX:
#B497CD
RGB:
rgb(180,151,205) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,35%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 26%, 0%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B497CD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B497CD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.6%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 80.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B497CD

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 #B497CD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B497CD

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

Complementary Colors for #B497CD

The complementary color for #B497CD is #B1CD98. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B497CD

The analogous colors for #B497CD are #9A98CD and #CD98CB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B497CD

The triadic colors for #B497CD are #CDB498 and #98CDB4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B497CD

These are the darker variations of #B497CD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9079A4 and #6C5B7B. This progression shows how #B497CD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B497CD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C3ACD7 and #D2C1E1. This progression shows how #B497CD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B497CD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B497CD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B497CD

Companies and brands that incorporate #B497CD in their visual identity.

#B497CD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B497CD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B497CD is a purple with RGB values of 180, 151, 205 and HSL values of 272°, 35%, 70%.

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