Information about #B09CBA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B09CBA belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(176, 156, 186) — 69% red, 61.2% green, 72.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 12 / 0 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B09CBA reads as a softly toned blue-purple violet and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pastel Purple (#B39EB5). Slightly further away sit Marionette (#AB94B3) and Wonderland (#BB97BB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(176, 156, 186)), which gives #B09CBA its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B09CBA: 8.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B09CBA color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B09CBA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B09CBA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B09CBA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B09CBA color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B09CBA color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #B09CBA

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pastel Purple color link
Pastel Purple

#B39EB5

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Ashen Lavender color link
Ashen Lavender

#B1A9B1

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Vision color link
Vision

#A09BB2

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

#B09CBA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B09CBA
  • RGB176, 156, 186
  • CMYK4, 12, 0, 27
  • HSL280°, 18%, 67%
  • HSL Precise280°, 17.857%, 67.059%
  • HSV280°, 16%, 73%
  • HSB280°, 16%, 73%
  • HEX IDB09CBA
  • DECIMAL ID11574458
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
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