Grayish Purple

The color #B8A1AE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 184, 161, 174 and HSL values of 326°, 14%, 68%.

Color Values for #B8A1AE

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HEX:
#B8A1AE
RGB:
rgb(184,161,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(326,14%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 5%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B8A1AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B8A1AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.2%
Green: 63.1%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B8A1AE

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 #B8A1AE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B8A1AE

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

Complementary Colors for #B8A1AE

The complementary color for #B8A1AE is #A2B9AC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B8A1AE

The analogous colors for #B8A1AE are #B7A2B9 and #B9A2A3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B8A1AE

The triadic colors for #B8A1AE are #AFB9A2 and #A2AFB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B8A1AE

These are the darker variations of #B8A1AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #93818B and #6E6168. This progression shows how #B8A1AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B8A1AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C6B4BE and #D4C7CE. This progression shows how #B8A1AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B8A1AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B8A1AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B8A1AE in their visual identity.

#B8A1AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B8A1AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B8A1AE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 184, 161, 174 and HSL values of 326°, 14%, 68%.

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