Grayish Purple

The color #B9A1B4 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 161, 180 and HSL values of 313°, 15%, 68%.

Color Values for #B9A1B4

Below are the different color format representations for #B9A1B4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9A1B4
RGB:
rgb(185,161,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(313,15%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 3%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9A1B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9A1B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 63.1%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #B9A1B4

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 #B9A1B4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9A1B4

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

Complementary Colors for #B9A1B4

The complementary color for #B9A1B4 is #A1BAA6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9A1B4

The analogous colors for #B9A1B4 are #B3A1BA and #BAA1A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9A1B4

The triadic colors for #B9A1B4 are #B4BAA1 and #A1B4BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9A1B4

These are the darker variations of #B9A1B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #948190 and #6F616C. This progression shows how #B9A1B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9A1B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7B4C3 and #D5C7D2. This progression shows how #B9A1B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9A1B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9A1B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9A1B4

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9A1B4 in their visual identity.

#B9A1B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9A1B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9A1B4 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 185, 161, 180 and HSL values of 313°, 15%, 68%.

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