Grayish Purple

The color #B79CAE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 183, 156, 174 and HSL values of 320°, 16%, 66%.

Color Values for #B79CAE

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HEX:
#B79CAE
RGB:
rgb(183,156,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(320,16%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 15%, 5%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B79CAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B79CAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71.8%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B79CAE

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 #B79CAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B79CAE

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

Complementary Colors for #B79CAE

The complementary color for #B79CAE is #9AB6A4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B79CAE

The analogous colors for #B79CAE are #B29AB6 and #B69A9F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B79CAE

The triadic colors for #B79CAE are #ADB69A and #9AADB6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B79CAE

These are the darker variations of #B79CAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #927D8B and #6E5E68. This progression shows how #B79CAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B79CAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C5B0BE and #D4C4CE. This progression shows how #B79CAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B79CAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B79CAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B79CAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B79CAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B79CAE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 183, 156, 174 and HSL values of 320°, 16%, 66%.

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