#B2A9BD Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B2A9BD Color?
The color name of hex code #B2A9BD is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (178, 169, 189) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:11 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B2A9BD has a hue of 267°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #B2A9BD Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (178, 169, 189) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 11%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 11%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #4D5642 [Gray-Asparagus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B4BDA9 [Ash Gray] |
| #B2A9BD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B3B3B3 |
| Desaturated | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #B2A9BD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B2A9BD is #B4BDA9 which is called Ash Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B2A9BD color is offered by #B4BDA9. 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 #B2A9BD are #BCA9BD and #A9AABD, called Black Shadows and Cadet Blue (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B2A9BD 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 #B2A9BD are #BDBCA9 (Black Shadows) and #AABDA9 (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
#B2A9BD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BDB2A9 (Silver Pink) and #A9BDB2 (Cambridge Blue) along with #B2A9BD, 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 #B2A9BD has #BDB2A9 (Silver Pink), #B4BDA9 (Ash Gray) and #A9B4BD (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 #B2A9BD contains #BDA9AA (Silver Pink), #B4BDA9 (Ash Gray) and #A9BDBC (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 #B2A9BD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B2A9BD 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 B2A9BD Color
Tints
C1BACA- C9C3D1
- D1CBD7
- D9D4DE
- E0DDE5
- E8E5EB
- F0EEF2
- F7F6F8
Tones
- A8A1B1
- A39DAB
- 9E99A5
- 99959F
- 949098
- 8F8C92
- 8A888C
- 858486
Shades
- 8E8797
- 7D7684
- 6B6571
- 59555F
- 47444C
- 353339
- 242226
- 121113
#B2A9BD Color Patterns
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#B2A9BD Gingham Checks
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#B2A9BD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B2A9BD Honeycomb Pattern
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#B2A9BD Leaves Pattern
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#B2A9BD Houndstooth Pattern
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#B2A9BD Trellis Pattern
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#B2A9BD 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.
