#B3898F Hex Code
Color Name: English Lavender
What is hex #B3898F Color?
The color name of hex code #B3898F is English Lavender. The RGB values are (179, 137, 143) which means it is composed of
39% red, 30% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:20 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3898F has a hue of 351°, 23% 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 #B3898F Color Codes
| Color Name | English Lavender |
| RGB Values | (179, 137, 143) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 20%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (351°, 23%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C7670 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 694 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #89B3AD [Pewter Blue] |
| #B3898F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #B3898F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3898F is #89B3AD which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3898F color is offered by #89B3AD. 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 #B3898F are #B39889 and #B389A4, called Grullo and Opera Mauve, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3898F 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 #B3898F are #89B398 (Dark Sea Green) and #89A4B3 (Pewter 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
#B3898F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8FB389 (Dark Sea Green) and #898FB3 (Cool Grey) along with #B3898F, 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 #B3898F has #8FB389 (Dark Sea Green), #89B3AD (Pewter Blue) and #AD89B3 (Glossy Grape). 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 #B3898F contains #A4B389 (Laurel Green), #89B3AD (Pewter Blue) and #9889B3 (Lavender Purple). 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 #B3898F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3898F 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 B3898F Color
Tints
C2A1A5- CAACB1
- D1B8BC
- D9C4C7
- E1D0D2
- E8DCDD
- F0E7E9
- F7F3F4
Tones
- A9878C
- A4868B
- 9F8589
- 9A8588
- 948486
- 8F8385
- 8A8283
- 858182
Shades
- 8F6E72
- 7D6064
- 6B5256
- 5A4548
- 483739
- 36292B
- 241B1D
- 120E0E
#B3898F Color Patterns
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#B3898F Gingham Checks
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#B3898F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B3898F Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3898F Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3898F Leaves Pattern
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#B3898F Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3898F Trellis Pattern
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#B3898F 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.
