Grayish Purple

The color #BBA9B5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 169, 181 and HSL values of 320°, 12%, 70%.

Color Values for #BBA9B5

Below are the different color format representations for #BBA9B5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BBA9B5
RGB:
rgb(187,169,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(320,12%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 3%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BBA9B5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BBA9B5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #BBA9B5

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 #BBA9B5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BBA9B5

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

Complementary Colors for #BBA9B5

The complementary color for #BBA9B5 is #A9BCAF. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BBA9B5

The analogous colors for #BBA9B5 are #B9A9BC and #BCA9AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BBA9B5

The triadic colors for #BBA9B5 are #B6BCA9 and #A9B6BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BBA9B5

These are the darker variations of #BBA9B5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #968791 and #70656D. This progression shows how #BBA9B5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BBA9B5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9BAC4 and #D6CBD3. This progression shows how #BBA9B5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BBA9B5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BBA9B5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #BBA9B5 in their visual identity.

#BBA9B5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BBA9B5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BBA9B5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 187, 169, 181 and HSL values of 320°, 12%, 70%.

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