Information about #BB9BB2 color

#BB9BB2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BB9BB2 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 155, 178) (73.3% red, 60.8% green, 69.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 4 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BB9BB2 reads as a gently muted pink-red rose and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pastel Purple (#B39EB5). Slightly further away sit Wonderland (#BB97BB) and Lilac Luster (#AE98AA).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(187, 155, 178)), which gives #BB9BB2 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.5:1. #BB9BB2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BB9BB2 color variations

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#BB9BB2 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 #BB9BB2

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

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

#BB9BB2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BB9BB2
  • RGB187, 155, 178
  • CMYK0, 13, 4, 27
  • HSL317°, 19%, 67%
  • HSL Precise316.875°, 19.048%, 67.059%
  • HSV317°, 17%, 73%
  • HSB317°, 17%, 73%
  • HEX IDBB9BB2
  • DECIMAL ID12295090
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.8%
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