Information about #B59DBF color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#B59DBF falls into the Violet Color Family — Low Saturation, Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(181, 157, 191) — 71% red, 61.6% green, 74.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 13 / 0 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B59DBF is a gently muted blue-purple violet that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wonderland (#BB97BB). Slightly further away sit Pastel Purple (#B39EB5) and Abbey Road (#AFA8BC).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(181, 157, 191)), which gives #B59DBF its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B59DBF: 8.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. No one has named #B59DBF so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B59DBF color variations

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

#B59DBF color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B59DBF color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B59DBF color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B59DBF color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B59DBF 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #B59DBF

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

Pastel Purple color link
Pastel Purple

#B39EB5

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Aesthetic Lilac color link
Aesthetic Lilac

#C098CC

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Ashen Lavender color link
Ashen Lavender

#B1A9B1

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Biloba Flower color link
Biloba Flower

#AE99D2

Frida Lilac color link
Frida Lilac

#C8A2C7

#B59DBF color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B59DBF
  • RGB181, 157, 191
  • CMYK4, 13, 0, 25
  • HSL282°, 21%, 68%
  • HSL Precise282.353°, 20.988%, 68.235%
  • HSV282°, 18%, 75%
  • HSB282°, 18%, 75%
  • HEX IDB59DBF
  • DECIMAL ID11902399
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.9%
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