#B4A1B4 Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B4A1B4 Color?
The color name of hex code #B4A1B4 is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (180, 161, 180) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:11 Y:0 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4A1B4 has a hue of 300°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #B4A1B4 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (180, 161, 180) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 11%, 0%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 11%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #4B5E4B [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5155 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A1B4A1 [Laurel Green] |
| #B4A1B4 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #B4A1B4 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4A1B4 is #A1B4A1 which is called Laurel Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B4A1B4 color is offered by #A1B4A1. 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 #B4A1B4 are #B4A1AB and #ABA1B4, called Pastel Purple and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4A1B4 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 #B4A1B4 are #ABB4A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1B4AB (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
#B4A1B4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B4B4A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1B4B4 (Metallic Silver) along with #B4A1B4, 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 #B4A1B4 has #B4B4A1 (Laurel Green), #A1B4A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1A1B4 (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 #B4A1B4 contains #B4ABA1 (Silver Chalice), #A1B4A1 (Laurel Green) and #A1ABB4 (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 #B4A1B4 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4A1B4 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 B4A1B4 Color
Tints
C3B4C3- CBBDCB
- D2C7D2
- DAD0DA
- E1D9E1
- E9E3E9
- F0ECF0
- F8F6F8
Tones
- AA9AAA
- A497A4
- 9F949F
- 9A919A
- 958D95
- 908A90
- 8A878A
- 858385
Shades
- 908190
- 7E717E
- 6C616C
- 5A515A
- 484048
- 363036
- 242024
- 121012
#B4A1B4 Color Patterns
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#B4A1B4 Gingham Checks
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#B4A1B4 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B4A1B4 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4A1B4 Leaves Pattern
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#B4A1B4 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4A1B4 Trellis Pattern
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#B4A1B4 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.
