Grayish Purple

The color #B9A5B1 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 165, 177 and HSL values of 324°, 13%, 69%.

Color Values for #B9A5B1

Below are the different color format representations for #B9A5B1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9A5B1
RGB:
rgb(185,165,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,13%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 4%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9A5B1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9A5B1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 64.7%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B9A5B1

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 #B9A5B1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9A5B1

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

Complementary Colors for #B9A5B1

The complementary color for #B9A5B1 is #A6BAAE. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9A5B1

The analogous colors for #B9A5B1 are #B8A6BA and #BAA6A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9A5B1

The triadic colors for #B9A5B1 are #B2BAA6 and #A6B2BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9A5B1

These are the darker variations of #B9A5B1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94848E and #6F636A. This progression shows how #B9A5B1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9A5B1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7B7C1 and #D5C9D0. This progression shows how #B9A5B1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9A5B1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9A5B1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9A5B1

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9A5B1 in their visual identity.

#B9A5B1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9A5B1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9A5B1 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 185, 165, 177 and HSL values of 324°, 13%, 69%.

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