#BB78BC Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #BB78BC Color?
The color name of hex code #BB78BC is African Violet. The RGB values are (187, 120, 188) which means it is composed of
38% red, 24% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:36 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB78BC has a hue of 299°, 36% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
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 #BB78BC Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (187, 120, 188) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 36%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (299°, 36%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC66CC |
| Inverse Color | #448743 [May Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7439 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #79BC78 [Iguana Green] |
| #BB78BC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A5A5A5 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #BB78BC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB78BC is #79BC78 which is called Iguana Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BB78BC color is offered by #79BC78. 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 #BB78BC are #BC789B and #9978BC, called English Lavender and Purple Mountain Majesty, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB78BC 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 #BB78BC are #9BBC78 (Olivine) and #78BC99 (Green Sheen). 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
#BB78BC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BCBB78 (Misty Moss) and #78BCBB (Moonstone Blue) along with #BB78BC, 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 #BB78BC has #BCBB78 (Misty Moss), #79BC78 (Iguana Green) and #7879BC (Toolbox). 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 #BB78BC contains #BC9978 (Pale Taupe), #79BC78 (Iguana Green) and #789BBC (Air Superiority 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 #BB78BC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB78BC 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 BB78BC Color
Tints
C993C9- CFA1D0
- D6AED7
- DDBCDE
- E4C9E4
- EBD7EB
- F1E4F2
- F8F2F8
Tones
- AF7AB0
- A97AAA
- A37BA4
- 9E7C9E
- 987D98
- 927E92
- 8C7E8C
- 867F86
Shades
- 966096
- 835484
- 704871
- 5E3C5E
- 4B304B
- 382438
- 251826
- 130C13
#BB78BC Color Patterns
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#BB78BC Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB78BC Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB78BC 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.
