#B2A1AE Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B2A1AE Color?
The color name of hex code #B2A1AE is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (178, 161, 174) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:2 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B2A1AE has a hue of 314°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B2A1AE Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (178, 161, 174) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 2%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (314°, 10%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #4D5E51 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A1B2A5 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #B2A1AE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #B2A1AE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B2A1AE is #A1B2A5 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B2A1AE color is offered by #A1B2A5. 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 #B2A1AE are #B2A1A6 and #AEA1B2, called Lilac Luster and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B2A1AE 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 #B2A1AE are #A6B2A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1B2AE (Metallic Silver). 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
#B2A1AE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AEB2A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1AEB2 (Metallic Silver) along with #B2A1AE, 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 #B2A1AE has #AEB2A1 (Laurel Green), #A1B2A5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5A1B2 (Metallic Silver). 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 #B2A1AE contains #B2AEA1 (Silver Chalice), #A1B2A5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A1A6B2 (Metallic Silver). 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 #B2A1AE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B2A1AE 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 B2A1AE Color
Tints
C1B4BE- C9BDC6
- D1C7CE
- D9D0D7
- E0D9DF
- E8E3E7
- F0ECEF
- F7F6F7
Tones
- A89AA5
- A397A0
- 9E949C
- 999197
- 948D92
- 8F8A8E
- 8A8789
- 858385
Shades
- 8E818B
- 7D717A
- 6B6168
- 595157
- 474046
- 353034
- 242023
- 121011
#B2A1AE Color Patterns
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#B2A1AE Gingham Checks
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#B2A1AE Honeycomb Pattern
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#B2A1AE Leaves Pattern
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#B2A1AE Houndstooth Pattern
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#B2A1AE Trellis Pattern
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#B2A1AE 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.
