Grayish Purple

The color #B5AEB9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 174, 185 and HSL values of 278°, 7%, 70%.

Color Values for #B5AEB9

Below are the different color format representations for #B5AEB9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B5AEB9
RGB:
rgb(181,174,185) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,7%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5AEB9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5AEB9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 72.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B5AEB9

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 #B5AEB9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5AEB9

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

Complementary Colors for #B5AEB9

The complementary color for #B5AEB9 is #B1B8AD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5AEB9

The analogous colors for #B5AEB9 are #AFADB8 and #B8ADB6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5AEB9

The triadic colors for #B5AEB9 are #B8B4AD and #ADB8B4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5AEB9

These are the darker variations of #B5AEB9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #918B94 and #6D686F. This progression shows how #B5AEB9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5AEB9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4BEC7 and #D3CED5. This progression shows how #B5AEB9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5AEB9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5AEB9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B5AEB9 in their visual identity.

#B5AEB9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5AEB9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5AEB9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 181, 174, 185 and HSL values of 278°, 7%, 70%.

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