Blue

The color #B997DD is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 151, 221 and HSL values of 269°, 51%, 73%.

Color Values for #B997DD

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HEX:
#B997DD
RGB:
rgb(185,151,221) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(269,51%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 32%, 0%, 13%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B997DD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B997DD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 86.7%

Contrast Analysis for #B997DD

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 #B997DD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B997DD

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

Complementary Colors for #B997DD

The complementary color for #B997DD is #BBDD97. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B997DD

The analogous colors for #B997DD are #9798DD and #DC97DD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B997DD

The triadic colors for #B997DD are #DDB997 and #97DDB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B997DD

These are the darker variations of #B997DD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9479B1 and #6F5B85. This progression shows how #B997DD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B997DD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7ACE4 and #D5C1EB. This progression shows how #B997DD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B997DD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B997DD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B997DD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B997DD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B997DD is a blue with RGB values of 185, 151, 221 and HSL values of 269°, 51%, 73%.

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