Grayish Purple

The color #B8B1BE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 184, 177, 190 and HSL values of 272°, 9%, 72%.

Color Values for #B8B1BE

Below are the different color format representations for #B8B1BE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B8B1BE
RGB:
rgb(184,177,190) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,9%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B8B1BE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B8B1BE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.2%
Green: 69.4%
Blue: 74.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B8B1BE

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 #B8B1BE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B8B1BE

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

Complementary Colors for #B8B1BE

The complementary color for #B8B1BE is #B7BEB1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B8B1BE

The analogous colors for #B8B1BE are #B2B1BE and #BEB1BE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B8B1BE

The triadic colors for #B8B1BE are #BEB8B1 and #B1BEB8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B8B1BE

These are the darker variations of #B8B1BE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #938E98 and #6E6A72. This progression shows how #B8B1BE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B8B1BE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C6C1CB and #D4D0D8. This progression shows how #B8B1BE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B8B1BE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B8B1BE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B8B1BE in their visual identity.

#B8B1BE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B8B1BE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B8B1BE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 184, 177, 190 and HSL values of 272°, 9%, 72%.

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