Grayish Purple

The color #BBB5BD is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 181, 189 and HSL values of 285°, 6%, 73%.

Color Values for #BBB5BD

Below are the different color format representations for #BBB5BD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BBB5BD
RGB:
rgb(187,181,189) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,6%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BBB5BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BBB5BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 71%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #BBB5BD

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 #BBB5BD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BBB5BD

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

Complementary Colors for #BBB5BD

The complementary color for #BBB5BD is #B8BEB6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BBB5BD

The analogous colors for #BBB5BD are #B8B6BE and #BEB6BC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BBB5BD

The triadic colors for #BBB5BD are #BEBCB6 and #B6BEBC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BBB5BD

These are the darker variations of #BBB5BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #969197 and #706D71. This progression shows how #BBB5BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BBB5BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9C4CA and #D6D3D7. This progression shows how #BBB5BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BBB5BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BBB5BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BBB5BD

Companies and brands that incorporate #BBB5BD in their visual identity.

#BBB5BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BBB5BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BBB5BD is a grayish purple with RGB values of 187, 181, 189 and HSL values of 285°, 6%, 73%.

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