Information about #B49BBB color

#B49BBB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B49BBB is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 155, 187) (70.6% red, 60.8% green, 73.3% blue), or CMYK 3 / 13 / 0 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B49BBB is a calm, restrained electric magenta that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pastel Purple (#B39EB5). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wonderland (#BB97BB) and Marionette (#AB94B3).

In RGB terms — rgb(180, 155, 187) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B49BBB background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #B49BBB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B49BBB color variations

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

#B49BBB 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 #B49BBB

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

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

#B49BBB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B49BBB
  • RGB180, 155, 187
  • CMYK3, 13, 0, 27
  • HSL287°, 19%, 67%
  • HSL Precise286.875°, 19.048%, 67.059%
  • HSV287°, 17%, 73%
  • HSB287°, 17%, 73%
  • HEX IDB49BBB
  • DECIMAL ID11836347
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.3%
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