Purple

The color #B979AB is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 121, 171 and HSL values of 313°, 31%, 60%.

Color Values for #B979AB

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HEX:
#B979AB
RGB:
rgb(185,121,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(313,31%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 35%, 8%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B979AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B979AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #B979AB

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 #B979AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B979AB

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

Complementary Colors for #B979AB

The complementary color for #B979AB is #79B987. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B979AB

The analogous colors for #B979AB are #A779B9 and #B9798B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B979AB

The triadic colors for #B979AB are #ABB979 and #79ABB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B979AB

These are the darker variations of #B979AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #946189 and #6F4967. This progression shows how #B979AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B979AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C794BC and #D5AFCD. This progression shows how #B979AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B979AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B979AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B979AB

Companies and brands that incorporate #B979AB in their visual identity.

#B979AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B979AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B979AB is a purple with RGB values of 185, 121, 171 and HSL values of 313°, 31%, 60%.

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