Information about #B97EB3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B97EB3 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 126, 179) (72.5% red, 49.4% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B97EB3 presents itself as a moderately toned purple-pink magenta — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Opera Mauve (#B784A7). Slightly further away sit African Violet (#B284BE) and Muted Rose (#B681A1).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 126, 179)), which gives #B97EB3 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B97EB3: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B97EB3 color variations

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

#B97EB3 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B97EB3 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B97EB3 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B97EB3 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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#B97EB3 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 #B97EB3

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

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

African Violet color link
African Violet

#B284BE

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Dusty Lavender color link
Dusty Lavender

#AC86A8

Grayish Magenta color link
Grayish Magenta

#A87DA8

Rustic Pink color link
Rustic Pink

#C489A4

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Soft Purple color link
Soft Purple

#A66FB5

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

#B97EB3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B97EB3
  • RGB185, 126, 179
  • CMYK0, 23, 2, 27
  • HSL306°, 30%, 61%
  • HSL Precise306.102°, 29.648%, 60.98%
  • HSV306°, 32%, 73%
  • HSB306°, 32%, 73%
  • HEX IDB97EB3
  • DECIMAL ID12156595
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
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