Grayish Purple

The color #BAB5BD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 186, 181, 189 and HSL values of 278°, 6%, 73%.

Color Values for #BAB5BD

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HEX:
#BAB5BD
RGB:
rgb(186,181,189) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,6%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BAB5BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BAB5BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.9%
Green: 71%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #BAB5BD

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 #BAB5BD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BAB5BD

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

Complementary Colors for #BAB5BD

The complementary color for #BAB5BD is #B9BEB6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BAB5BD

The analogous colors for #BAB5BD are #B7B6BE and #BEB6BD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BAB5BD

The triadic colors for #BAB5BD are #BEBBB6 and #B6BEBB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BAB5BD

These are the darker variations of #BAB5BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #959197 and #706D71. This progression shows how #BAB5BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BAB5BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C8C4CA and #D6D3D7. This progression shows how #BAB5BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BAB5BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BAB5BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BAB5BD

Companies and brands that incorporate #BAB5BD in their visual identity.

#BAB5BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BAB5BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BAB5BD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 186, 181, 189 and HSL values of 278°, 6%, 73%.

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