Purple

The color #B996AF is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 150, 175 and HSL values of 317°, 20%, 66%.

Color Values for #B996AF

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HEX:
#B996AF
RGB:
rgb(185,150,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(317,20%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 5%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B996AF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B996AF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B996AF

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 #B996AF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B996AF

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

Complementary Colors for #B996AF

The complementary color for #B996AF is #97BAA1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B996AF

The analogous colors for #B996AF are #B297BA and #BA979E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B996AF

The triadic colors for #B996AF are #B0BA97 and #97B0BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B996AF

These are the darker variations of #B996AF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94788C and #6F5A69. This progression shows how #B996AF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B996AF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7ABBF and #D5C0CF. This progression shows how #B996AF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B996AF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B996AF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B996AF

Companies and brands that incorporate #B996AF in their visual identity.

#B996AF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B996AF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B996AF is a purple with RGB values of 185, 150, 175 and HSL values of 317°, 20%, 66%.

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