Information about #B9AEDB color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B9AEDB belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(185, 174, 219) — 72.5% red, 68.2% green, 85.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 18 / 0 / 14. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B9AEDB reads as a moderately toned blue-purple violet and appears airy and pastel-like. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Soft Violet (#BBB5D8). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Moon Raker (#C0B2D7) and Perfume (#C2A9DB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(185, 174, 219)), which gives #B9AEDB its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B9AEDB: 10.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for white. #B9AEDB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B9AEDB color variations

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#B9AEDB 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 #B9AEDB

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

Soft Violet color link
Soft Violet

#BBB5D8

Moon Raker color link
Moon Raker

#C0B2D7

Perfume color link
Perfume

#C2A9DB

Melrose color link
Melrose

#C3B9DD

Serendipity color link
Serendipity

#B1B9D3

Cayleigh color link
Cayleigh

#C4A9D0

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Poet color link
Poet

#C0BCD4

Blue Haze color link
Blue Haze

#BDBACE

#B9AEDB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B9AEDB
  • RGB185, 174, 219
  • CMYK13, 18, 0, 14
  • HSL255°, 38%, 77%
  • HSL Precise254.667°, 38.462%, 77.059%
  • HSV255°, 21%, 86%
  • HSB255°, 21%, 86%
  • HEX IDB9AEDB
  • DECIMAL ID12168923
  • 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 RGB68.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB85.9%
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