Information about #B599D1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B599D1 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(181, 153, 209) — 71% red, 60% green, 82% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 22 / 0 / 18. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B599D1 is a moderately toned blue-purple violet that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Biloba Flower (#AE99D2). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9) and Pale Purple (#B790D4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(181, 153, 209)), which gives #B599D1 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B599D1: 8.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. #B599D1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B599D1 color variations

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#B599D1 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 #B599D1

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

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Lenurple color link
Lenurple

#BA93D8

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Cayleigh color link
Cayleigh

#C4A9D0

Lilac color link
Lilac

#C8A2C8

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

#B599D1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B599D1
  • RGB181, 153, 209
  • CMYK11, 22, 0, 18
  • HSL270°, 38%, 71%
  • HSL Precise270°, 37.838%, 70.98%
  • HSV270°, 27%, 82%
  • HSB270°, 27%, 82%
  • HEX IDB599D1
  • DECIMAL ID11901393
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB82%
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