Information about #B0A3C9 color

#B0A3C9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B0A3C9 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(176, 163, 201) (69% red, 63.9% green, 78.8% blue), or CMYK 10 / 15 / 0 / 21 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B0A3C9 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Biloba Flower (#AE99D2). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Abbey Road (#AFA8BC) and Wistful (#A29ECD).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(176, 163, 201)), which gives #B0A3C9 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B0A3C9: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for white. #B0A3C9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B0A3C9 color variations

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

#B0A3C9 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B0A3C9

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

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Echo Blue color link
Echo Blue

#A4AFCD

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Shinto color link
Shinto

#A6B5C6

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B0A3C9
  • RGB176, 163, 201
  • CMYK10, 15, 0, 21
  • CSSrgb(176, 163, 201)
  • HSL261°, 26%, 71%
  • HSL Precise260.526°, 26.027%, 71.373%
  • HSV261°, 19%, 79%
  • HSB261°, 19%, 79%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.788
  • GLSLvec3(0.690, 0.639, 0.788)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.690, 0.639, 0.788, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.690, 0.639, 0.788)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB78.8%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB0A3C9
  • DECIMAL ID11576265
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01