Grayish Purple

The color #B5A5B3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 165, 179 and HSL values of 308°, 10%, 68%.

Color Values for #B5A5B3

Below are the different color format representations for #B5A5B3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B5A5B3
RGB:
rgb(181,165,179) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,10%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5A5B3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5A5B3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 64.7%
Blue: 70.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B5A5B3

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 #B5A5B3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5A5B3

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

Complementary Colors for #B5A5B3

The complementary color for #B5A5B3 is #A5B6A7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5A5B3

The analogous colors for #B5A5B3 are #B0A5B6 and #B6A5AB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5A5B3

The triadic colors for #B5A5B3 are #B3B6A5 and #A5B3B6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5A5B3

These are the darker variations of #B5A5B3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #91848F and #6D636B. This progression shows how #B5A5B3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5A5B3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4B7C2 and #D3C9D1. This progression shows how #B5A5B3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5A5B3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5A5B3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B5A5B3

Companies and brands that incorporate #B5A5B3 in their visual identity.

#B5A5B3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5A5B3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5A5B3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 181, 165, 179 and HSL values of 308°, 10%, 68%.

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