Information about #B1A2D7 color

#B1A2D7 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B1A2D7 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 162, 215) (69.4% red, 63.5% green, 84.3% blue), or CMYK 15 / 21 / 0 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored violet, #B1A2D7 appears airy and pastel-like. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Biloba Flower (#AE99D2) and Nanoc The Mighty Evil Pig (#AAA4E3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(177, 162, 215)), which gives #B1A2D7 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B1A2D7: 9.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B1A2D7 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B1A2D7 color variations

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#B1A2D7 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 #B1A2D7

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

#B1A2D7 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B1A2D7
  • RGB177, 162, 215
  • CMYK15, 21, 0, 16
  • HSL257°, 40%, 74%
  • HSL Precise256.981°, 39.85%, 73.922%
  • HSV257°, 25%, 84%
  • HSB257°, 25%, 84%
  • HEX IDB1A2D7
  • DECIMAL ID11641559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB84.3%
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