Grayish Purple

The color #B9A3BD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 163, 189 and HSL values of 291°, 16%, 69%.

Color Values for #B9A3BD

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HEX:
#B9A3BD
RGB:
rgb(185,163,189)
HSL:
hsl(291,16%,69%)
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 14%, 0%, 26%)

Color Composition of #B9A3BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9A3BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 63.9%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #B9A3BD

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 #B9A3BD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9A3BD

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

Complementary Colors for #B9A3BD

The complementary color for #B9A3BD is #A7BDA3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9A3BD

The analogous colors for #B9A3BD are #ACA3BD and #BDA3B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9A3BD

The triadic colors for #B9A3BD are #BDB9A3 and #A3BDB9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9A3BD

These are the darker variations of #B9A3BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #948297 and #6F6271. This progression shows how #B9A3BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9A3BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7B5CA and #D5C8D7. This progression shows how #B9A3BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9A3BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9A3BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B9A3BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9A3BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9A3BD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 185, 163, 189 and HSL values of 291°, 16%, 69%.

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