#B6A3CE Hex Code
Color Name: Light Pastel Purple
What is hex #B6A3CE Color?
The color name of hex code #B6A3CE is Light Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (182, 163, 206) which means it is composed of
33% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:21 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B6A3CE has a hue of 267°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #B6A3CE Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (182, 163, 206) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 21%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (267°, 21%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #495C31 [Soldier Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 522 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #BBCEA3 [Light Moss Green] |
| #B6A3CE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ADADAD |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #B6A3CE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B6A3CE is #BBCEA3 which is called Light Moss Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B6A3CE color is offered by #BBCEA3. 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 #B6A3CE are #CCA3CE and #A3A6CE, called Lilac and Blue Bell, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B6A3CE 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 #B6A3CE are #CECCA3 (Dark Vanilla) and #A6CEA3 (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
#B6A3CE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CEB6A3 (Dark Vanilla) and #A3CEB6 (Turquoise Green) along with #B6A3CE, 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 #B6A3CE has #CEB6A3 (Dark Vanilla), #BBCEA3 (Light Moss Green) and #A3BBCE (Wild Blue Yonder). 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 #B6A3CE contains #CEA3A6 (Pastel Pink), #BBCEA3 (Light Moss Green) and #A3CECC (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 #B6A3CE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B6A3CE 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 B6A3CE Color
Tints
C5B5D8- CCBFDD
- D3C8E2
- DBD1E7
- E2DAEB
- E9E3F0
- F0EDF5
- F8F6FA
Tones
- AB9CBE
- A699B7
- A095AF
- 9B92A7
- 968E9F
- 908B97
- 8B8790
- 858488
Shades
- 9282A5
- 7F7290
- 6D627C
- 5B5267
- 494152
- 37313E
- 242129
- 121015
#B6A3CE Color Patterns
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#B6A3CE Gingham Checks
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#B6A3CE Honeycomb Pattern
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#B6A3CE Leaves Pattern
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#B6A3CE Houndstooth Pattern
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#B6A3CE Trellis Pattern
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#B6A3CE 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.
