#B3A4B0 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B3A4B0 Color?
The color name of hex code #B3A4B0 is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (179, 164, 176) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:2 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3A4B0 has a hue of 312°, 8% 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 #B3A4B0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (179, 164, 176) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 2%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (312°, 8%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C5B4F [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A4B3A7 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #B3A4B0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ADADAD |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #B3A4B0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3A4B0 is #A4B3A7 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 #B3A4B0 color is offered by #A4B3A7. 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 #B3A4B0 are #B3A4A9 and #AFA4B3, called Silver (Metallic) and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3A4B0 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 #B3A4B0 are #A9B3A4 (Laurel Green) and #A4B3AF (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
#B3A4B0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B0B3A4 (Silver Foil) and #A4B0B3 (Metallic Silver) along with #B3A4B0, 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 #B3A4B0 has #B0B3A4 (Silver Foil), #A4B3A7 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A7A4B3 (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 #B3A4B0 contains #B3AFA4 (Silver Foil), #A4B3A7 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A4A9B3 (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 #B3A4B0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3A4B0 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 B3A4B0 Color
Tints
C2B6C0- CABFC8
- D1C8D0
- D9D2D8
- E1DBDF
- E8E4E7
- F0EDEF
- F7F6F7
Tones
- A99DA6
- A499A2
- 9F969D
- 9A9298
- 948E93
- 8F8B8E
- 8A878A
- 858485
Shades
- 8F838D
- 7D737B
- 6B626A
- 5A5258
- 484246
- 363135
- 242123
- 121012
#B3A4B0 Color Patterns
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#B3A4B0 Gingham Checks
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#B3A4B0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B3A4B0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3A4B0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3A4B0 Leaves Pattern
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#B3A4B0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3A4B0 Trellis Pattern
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#B3A4B0 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.
