#B1A9BB Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B1A9BB Color?
The color name of hex code #B1A9BB is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (177, 169, 187) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:10 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B1A9BB has a hue of 267°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #B1A9BB Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (177, 169, 187) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 10%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 10%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #4E5644 [Gray-Asparagus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3BBA9 [Silver Foil] |
| #B1A9BB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B2B2B2 |
| Desaturated | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #B1A9BB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B1A9BB is #B3BBA9 which is called Silver Foil. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B1A9BB color is offered by #B3BBA9. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B1A9BB are #BAA9BB and #A9AABB, called Black Shadows and Cadet Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B1A9BB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B1A9BB are #BBBAA9 (Philippine Silver) and #AABBA9 (Cambridge Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#B1A9BB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BBB1A9 (Black Shadows) and #A9BBB1 (Cambridge Blue) along with #B1A9BB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B1A9BB has #BBB1A9 (Black Shadows), #B3BBA9 (Silver Foil) and #A9B3BB (Cadet Blue (Crayola)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B1A9BB contains #BBA9AA (Silver Pink), #B3BBA9 (Silver Foil) and #A9BBBA (Opal). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #B1A9BB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B1A9BB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B1A9BB Color
Tints
C1BAC9- C8C3CF
- D0CBD6
- D8D4DD
- E0DDE4
- E8E5EB
- EFEEF1
- F7F6F8
Tones
- A7A1AF
- A29DA9
- 9D99A3
- 99959E
- 949098
- 8F8C92
- 8A888C
- 858486
Shades
- 8E8796
- 7C7683
- 6A6570
- 59555E
- 47444B
- 353338
- 232225
- 121113
#B1A9BB Color Patterns
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#B1A9BB Gingham Checks
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#B1A9BB Honeycomb Pattern
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#B1A9BB Leaves Pattern
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#B1A9BB Houndstooth Pattern
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#B1A9BB Trellis Pattern
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#B1A9BB Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
