#B2A6CC Hex Code
Color Name: Light Pastel Purple
What is hex #B2A6CC Color?
The color name of hex code #B2A6CC is Light Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (178, 166, 204) which means it is composed of
32% red, 30% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:19 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B2A6CC has a hue of 259°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #B2A6CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (178, 166, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 19%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (259°, 19%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #4D5933 [Soldier Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5295 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C0CCA6 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #B2A6CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B7B7B7 |
| Desaturated | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #B2A6CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B2A6CC is #C0CCA6 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 #B2A6CC color is offered by #C0CCA6. 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 #B2A6CC are #C5A6CC and #A6ADCC, called Lilac and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B2A6CC 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 #B2A6CC are #CCC5A6 (Dark Vanilla) and #ADCCA6 (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
#B2A6CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CCB2A6 (Silver Pink) and #A6CCB2 (Turquoise Green) along with #B2A6CC, 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 #B2A6CC has #CCB2A6 (Silver Pink), #C0CCA6 (Dark Vanilla) and #A6C0CC (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 #B2A6CC contains #CCA6AD (Silver Pink), #C0CCA6 (Dark Vanilla) and #A6CCC5 (Opal). 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 #B2A6CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B2A6CC 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 B2A6CC Color
Tints
C1B8D6- C9C1DB
- D1CAE0
- D9D3E6
- E0DBEB
- E8E4F0
- F0EDF5
- F7F6FA
Tones
- A89EBD
- A39BB5
- 9E97AE
- 9993A6
- 948F9E
- 8F8B97
- 8A888F
- 858488
Shades
- 8E85A3
- 7D748F
- 6B647A
- 595366
- 474252
- 35323D
- 242129
- 121114
#B2A6CC Color Patterns
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#B2A6CC Gingham Checks
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#B2A6CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B2A6CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#B2A6CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#B2A6CC Leaves Pattern
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#B2A6CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#B2A6CC Trellis Pattern
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#B2A6CC 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.
