#B38CFF Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Violet
What is hex #B38CFF Color?
The color name of hex code #B38CFF is Pale Violet. The RGB values are (179, 140, 255) which means it is composed of
31% red, 24% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:30 M:45 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B38CFF has a hue of 260°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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 #B38CFF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Violet |
| RGB Values | (179, 140, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (30%, 45%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (260°, 45%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99FF |
| Inverse Color | #4C7300 [Avocado] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2645 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #D8FF8C [Mindaro] |
| #B38CFF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #B38CFF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B38CFF is #D8FF8C which is called Mindaro. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B38CFF color is offered by #D8FF8C. 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 #B38CFF are #ED8CFF and #8C9FFF, called Lavender Magenta and Jordy Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B38CFF 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 #B38CFF are #FFED8C (Flavescent) and #9FFF8C (Mint 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
#B38CFF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FFB38C (Macaroni And Cheese) and #8CFFB3 (Teal Deer) along with #B38CFF, 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 #B38CFF has #FFB38C (Macaroni And Cheese), #D8FF8C (Mindaro) and #8CD8FF (Pale Cyan). 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 #B38CFF contains #FF8C9F (Salmon Pink), #D8FF8C (Mindaro) and #8CFFED (Electric 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 #B38CFF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B38CFF 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 B38CFF Color
Tints
C2A3FF- CAAFFF
- D1BAFF
- D9C6FF
- E1D1FF
- E8DDFF
- F0E8FF
- F7F4FF
Tones
- A98AE6
- A488D9
- 9F87CC
- 9A86C0
- 9485B3
- 8F84A6
- 8A8299
- 85818D
Shades
- 8F70CC
- 7D62B3
- 6B5499
- 5A4680
- 483866
- 362A4D
- 241C33
- 120E1A
#B38CFF Color Patterns
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#B38CFF Gingham Checks
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#B38CFF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B38CFF Polka Dots Pattern
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#B38CFF Honeycomb Pattern
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#B38CFF Leaves Pattern
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#B38CFF Houndstooth Pattern
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#B38CFF Trellis Pattern
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#B38CFF 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.
