Information about #B29DE1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B29DE1 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 157, 225) (69.8% red, 61.6% green, 88.2% blue), or CMYK 18 / 27 / 0 / 12 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B29DE1 reads as a pleasantly vivid blue-purple violet and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9). Slightly further away sit Nanoc The Mighty Evil Pig (#AAA4E3) and Dull Lavender (#A899E6).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(178, 157, 225)), which gives #B29DE1 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. #B29DE1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B29DE1 color variations

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#B29DE1 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 #B29DE1

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B29DE1
  • RGB178, 157, 225
  • CMYK18, 27, 0, 12
  • HSL259°, 53%, 75%
  • HSL Precise258.529°, 53.125%, 74.902%
  • HSV259°, 30%, 88%
  • HSB259°, 30%, 88%
  • HEX IDB29DE1
  • DECIMAL ID11705825
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB88.2%
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