Purple

The color #B979C8 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 121, 200 and HSL values of 289°, 42%, 63%.

Color Values for #B979C8

Below are the different color format representations for #B979C8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B979C8
RGB:
rgb(185,121,200) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(289,42%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 40%, 0%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B979C8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B979C8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 78.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B979C8

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 #B979C8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B979C8

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

Complementary Colors for #B979C8

The complementary color for #B979C8 is #88C879. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B979C8

The analogous colors for #B979C8 are #9279C8 and #C879AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B979C8

The triadic colors for #B979C8 are #C8BA79 and #79C8BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B979C8

These are the darker variations of #B979C8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9461A0 and #6F4978. This progression shows how #B979C8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B979C8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C794D3 and #D5AFDE. This progression shows how #B979C8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B979C8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B979C8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B979C8

Companies and brands that incorporate #B979C8 in their visual identity.

#B979C8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B979C8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B979C8 is a purple with RGB values of 185, 121, 200 and HSL values of 289°, 42%, 63%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B979C8 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.