Grayish Purple

The color #B59CAD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 156, 173 and HSL values of 319°, 14%, 66%.

Color Values for #B59CAD

Below are the different color format representations for #B59CAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B59CAD
RGB:
rgb(181,156,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(319,14%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B59CAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B59CAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B59CAD

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 #B59CAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B59CAD

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

Complementary Colors for #B59CAD

The complementary color for #B59CAD is #9CB4A4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B59CAD

The analogous colors for #B59CAD are #B09CB4 and #B49CA1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B59CAD

The triadic colors for #B59CAD are #ADB49C and #9CADB4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B59CAD

These are the darker variations of #B59CAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #917D8A and #6D5E68. This progression shows how #B59CAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B59CAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4B0BD and #D3C4CE. This progression shows how #B59CAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B59CAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B59CAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B59CAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #B59CAD in their visual identity.

#B59CAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B59CAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B59CAD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 181, 156, 173 and HSL values of 319°, 14%, 66%.

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