#B3A9D4 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Pastel Purple
What is hex #B3A9D4 Color?
The color name of hex code #B3A9D4 is Light Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (179, 169, 212) which means it is composed of
32% red, 30% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:20 Y:0 K:17. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3A9D4 has a hue of 254°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 83%.
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 #B3A9D4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (179, 169, 212) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 20%, 0%, 17%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (254°, 20%, 83%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #4C562B [Soldier Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 270 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #CAD4A9 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #B3A9D4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B1B1B1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D0D0D0 |
Hex #B3A9D4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B3A9D4 is #CAD4A9 which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3A9D4 color is offered by #CAD4A9. 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 #B3A9D4 are #C9A9D4 and #A9B5D4, called Tropical Violet and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3A9D4 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 #B3A9D4 are #D4C9A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #B5D4A9 (Light Moss Green). 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
#B3A9D4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D4B3A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9D4B3 (Turquoise Green) along with #B3A9D4, 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 #B3A9D4 has #D4B3A9 (Dark Vanilla), #CAD4A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9CAD4 (Pastel Blue). 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 #B3A9D4 contains #D4A9B5 (Pale Chestnut), #CAD4A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9D4C9 (Pastel Blue). 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 #B3A9D4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B3A9D4 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 B3A9D4 Color
Tints
C2BADD- CAC3E1
- D1CBE5
- D9D4EA
- E1DDEE
- E8E5F2
- F0EEF6
- F7F6FB
Tones
- A9A1C3
- A49DBB
- 9F99B2
- 9A95AA
- 9490A2
- 8F8C99
- 8A8891
- 858488
Shades
- 8F87AA
- 7D7694
- 6B657F
- 5A556A
- 484455
- 363340
- 24222A
- 121115
#B3A9D4 Color Patterns
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#B3A9D4 Gingham Checks
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#B3A9D4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B3A9D4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B3A9D4 Leaves Pattern
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#B3A9D4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B3A9D4 Trellis Pattern
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#B3A9D4 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.
