Grayish Purple

The color #BDB3BB is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 189, 179, 187 and HSL values of 312°, 7%, 72%.

Color Values for #BDB3BB

Below are the different color format representations for #BDB3BB. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BDB3BB
RGB:
rgb(189,179,187) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(312,7%,72%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 1%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BDB3BB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BDB3BB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 74.1%
Green: 70.2%
Blue: 73.3%

Contrast Analysis for #BDB3BB

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 #BDB3BB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BDB3BB

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

Complementary Colors for #BDB3BB

The complementary color for #BDB3BB is #B3BDB5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BDB3BB

The analogous colors for #BDB3BB are #BAB3BD and #BDB3B6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BDB3BB

The triadic colors for #BDB3BB are #BBBDB3 and #B3BBBD. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BDB3BB

These are the darker variations of #BDB3BB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #978F96 and #716B70. This progression shows how #BDB3BB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BDB3BB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CAC2C9 and #D7D1D6. This progression shows how #BDB3BB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BDB3BB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BDB3BB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BDB3BB

Companies and brands that incorporate #BDB3BB in their visual identity.

#BDB3BB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BDB3BB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BDB3BB is a grayish purple with RGB values of 189, 179, 187 and HSL values of 312°, 7%, 72%.

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