Grayish Purple

The color #B59BAD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 155, 173 and HSL values of 318°, 15%, 66%.

Color Values for #B59BAD

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HEX:
#B59BAD
RGB:
rgb(181,155,173)
HSL:
hsl(318,15%,66%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 29%)

Color Composition of #B59BAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B59BAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B59BAD

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 #B59BAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B59BAD

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

Complementary Colors for #B59BAD

The complementary color for #B59BAD is #9BB5A3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B59BAD

The analogous colors for #B59BAD are #B09BB5 and #B59BA0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B59BAD

The triadic colors for #B59BAD are #AEB59B and #9BAEB5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B59BAD

These are the darker variations of #B59BAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #917C8A and #6D5D68. This progression shows how #B59BAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B59BAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4AFBD and #D3C3CE. This progression shows how #B59BAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B59BAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B59BAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B59BAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B59BAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B59BAD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 181, 155, 173 and HSL values of 318°, 15%, 66%.

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