Information about #B17CA6 color

#B17CA6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B17CA6 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(177, 124, 166) — 69.4% red, 48.6% green, 65.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 4 / 31. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B17CA6 is a softly balanced magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Muted Rose (#B681A1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Magenta (#A87DA8) and Opera Mauve (#B784A7).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 124, 166)), which gives #B17CA6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B17CA6 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #B17CA6 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B17CA6 color variations

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

#B17CA6 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B17CA6 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B17CA6 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B17CA6 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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#B17CA6 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 #B17CA6

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

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Grayish Magenta color link
Grayish Magenta

#A87DA8

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Dusty Lavender color link
Dusty Lavender

#AC86A8

Grayish Fuchsia color link
Grayish Fuchsia

#A87D9E

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

English Lavender color link
English Lavender

#B48395

Grayish Mulberry color link
Grayish Mulberry

#9E7DA8

Red Wisteria color link
Red Wisteria

#BB7796

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

#B17CA6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B17CA6
  • RGB177, 124, 166
  • CMYK0, 21, 4, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 124, 166)
  • HSL312°, 25%, 59%
  • HSL Precise312.453°, 25.359%, 59.02%
  • HSV312°, 30%, 69%
  • HSB312°, 30%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.486, 0.651)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.486, 0.651, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.486, 0.651)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB17CA6
  • DECIMAL ID11631782
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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