Grayish Purple

The color #BBA9B8 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 169, 184 and HSL values of 310°, 12%, 70%.

Color Values for #BBA9B8

Below are the different color format representations for #BBA9B8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BBA9B8
RGB:
rgb(187,169,184) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(310,12%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 2%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BBA9B8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BBA9B8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 72.2%

Contrast Analysis for #BBA9B8

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 #BBA9B8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BBA9B8

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

Complementary Colors for #BBA9B8

The complementary color for #BBA9B8 is #A9BCAC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BBA9B8

The analogous colors for #BBA9B8 are #B6A9BC and #BCA9AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BBA9B8

The triadic colors for #BBA9B8 are #B9BCA9 and #A9B9BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BBA9B8

These are the darker variations of #BBA9B8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #968793 and #70656E. This progression shows how #BBA9B8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BBA9B8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9BAC6 and #D6CBD4. This progression shows how #BBA9B8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BBA9B8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BBA9B8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BBA9B8

Companies and brands that incorporate #BBA9B8 in their visual identity.

#BBA9B8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BBA9B8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BBA9B8 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 187, 169, 184 and HSL values of 310°, 12%, 70%.

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