Grayish Purple

The color #B59CB2 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 156, 178 and HSL values of 307°, 14%, 66%.

Color Values for #B59CB2

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HEX:
#B59CB2
RGB:
rgb(181,156,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(307,14%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 14%, 2%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B59CB2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B59CB2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B59CB2

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 #B59CB2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B59CB2

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

Complementary Colors for #B59CB2

The complementary color for #B59CB2 is #9CB49F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B59CB2

The analogous colors for #B59CB2 are #AB9CB4 and #B49CA5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B59CB2

The triadic colors for #B59CB2 are #B2B49C and #9CB2B4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B59CB2

These are the darker variations of #B59CB2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #917D8E and #6D5E6B. This progression shows how #B59CB2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B59CB2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4B0C1 and #D3C4D1. This progression shows how #B59CB2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B59CB2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B59CB2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B59CB2 in their visual identity.

#B59CB2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B59CB2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B59CB2 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 181, 156, 178 and HSL values of 307°, 14%, 66%.

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