Purple

The color #B996B4 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 150, 180 and HSL values of 309°, 20%, 66%.

Color Values for #B996B4

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HEX:
#B996B4
RGB:
rgb(185,150,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,20%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 3%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B996B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B996B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B996B4

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 #B996B4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B996B4

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

Complementary Colors for #B996B4

The complementary color for #B996B4 is #97BA9C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B996B4

The analogous colors for #B996B4 are #AE97BA and #BA97A3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B996B4

The triadic colors for #B996B4 are #B4BA97 and #97B4BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B996B4

These are the darker variations of #B996B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #947890 and #6F5A6C. This progression shows how #B996B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B996B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7ABC3 and #D5C0D2. This progression shows how #B996B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B996B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B996B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B996B4

Companies and brands that incorporate #B996B4 in their visual identity.

#B996B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B996B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B996B4 is a purple with RGB values of 185, 150, 180 and HSL values of 309°, 20%, 66%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #B996B4 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.