Grayish Purple

The color #B6A9B6 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 182, 169, 182 and HSL values of 300°, 8%, 69%.

Color Values for #B6A9B6

Below are the different color format representations for #B6A9B6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B6A9B6
RGB:
rgb(182,169,182) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,8%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B6A9B6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B6A9B6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71.4%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 71.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B6A9B6

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 #B6A9B6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B6A9B6

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

Complementary Colors for #B6A9B6

The complementary color for #B6A9B6 is #AAB6AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B6A9B6

The analogous colors for #B6A9B6 are #B0AAB6 and #B6AAB0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B6A9B6

The triadic colors for #B6A9B6 are #B6B6AA and #AAB6B6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B6A9B6

These are the darker variations of #B6A9B6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #928792 and #6D656D. This progression shows how #B6A9B6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B6A9B6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C5BAC5 and #D3CBD3. This progression shows how #B6A9B6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B6A9B6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B6A9B6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B6A9B6

Companies and brands that incorporate #B6A9B6 in their visual identity.

#B6A9B6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B6A9B6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B6A9B6 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 182, 169, 182 and HSL values of 300°, 8%, 69%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B6A9B6 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.