Information about #B49CD7 color

#B49CD7 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B49CD7 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 156, 215) (70.6% red, 61.2% green, 84.3% blue), or CMYK 14 / 23 / 0 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B49CD7 is a confidently colored violet 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 Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Biloba Flower (#AE99D2) and Lenurple (#BA93D8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(180, 156, 215)), which gives #B49CD7 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B49CD7 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #B49CD7 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B49CD7 color variations

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

#B49CD7 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 #B49CD7

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

#B49CD7 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B49CD7
  • RGB180, 156, 215
  • CMYK14, 23, 0, 16
  • HSL264°, 42%, 73%
  • HSL Precise264.407°, 42.446%, 72.745%
  • HSV264°, 27%, 84%
  • HSB264°, 27%, 84%
  • HEX IDB49CD7
  • DECIMAL ID11836631
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB84.3%
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