Information about #B9A1D1 color

#B9A1D1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B9A1D1 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(185, 161, 209) — 72.5% red, 63.1% green, 82% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 19 / 0 / 18. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B9A1D1 reads as a mildly saturated blue-purple violet and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9). Slightly further away sit Aesthetic Lilac (#C098CC) and Biloba Flower (#AE99D2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(185, 161, 209)), which gives #B9A1D1 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B9A1D1: 9.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. No one has named #B9A1D1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B9A1D1 color variations

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#B9A1D1 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 #B9A1D1

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

Cayleigh color link
Cayleigh

#C4A9D0

Perfume color link
Perfume

#C2A9DB

Lenurple color link
Lenurple

#BA93D8

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Lilac color link
Lilac

#C8A2C8

Frida Lilac color link
Frida Lilac

#C8A2C7

Moon Raker color link
Moon Raker

#C0B2D7

Wisteria color link
Wisteria

#C9A0DC

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

#B9A1D1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B9A1D1
  • RGB185, 161, 209
  • CMYK9, 19, 0, 18
  • HSL270°, 34%, 73%
  • HSL Precise270°, 34.286%, 72.549%
  • HSV270°, 23%, 82%
  • HSB270°, 23%, 82%
  • HEX IDB9A1D1
  • DECIMAL ID12165585
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB82%
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