Purple

The color #B979B0 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 121, 176 and HSL values of 308°, 31%, 60%.

Color Values for #B979B0

Below are the different color format representations for #B979B0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B979B0
RGB:
rgb(185,121,176) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,31%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 35%, 5%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B979B0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B979B0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 69%

Contrast Analysis for #B979B0

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 #B979B0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B979B0

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

Complementary Colors for #B979B0

The complementary color for #B979B0 is #79B982. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B979B0

The analogous colors for #B979B0 are #A179B9 and #B97991. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B979B0

The triadic colors for #B979B0 are #B0B979 and #79B0B9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B979B0

These are the darker variations of #B979B0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94618D and #6F496A. This progression shows how #B979B0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B979B0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C794C0 and #D5AFD0. This progression shows how #B979B0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B979B0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B979B0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B979B0

Companies and brands that incorporate #B979B0 in their visual identity.

#B979B0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B979B0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B979B0 is a purple with RGB values of 185, 121, 176 and HSL values of 308°, 31%, 60%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B979B0 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.