#B38E9C Hex Code
Color Name: English Lavender
What is hex #B38E9C Color?
The color name of hex code #B38E9C is English Lavender. The RGB values are (179, 142, 156) which means it is composed of
38% red, 30% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:21 Y:13 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B38E9C has a hue of 337°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #B38E9C Color Codes
| Color Name | English Lavender |
| RGB Values | (179, 142, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 21%, 13%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (337°, 21%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4C7163 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 436 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #8EB3A5 [Cadet Grey] |
| #B38E9C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9F9F9F |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #B38E9C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B38E9C is #8EB3A5 which is called Cadet Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B38E9C color is offered by #8EB3A5. 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 #B38E9C are #B3938E and #B38EAF, called Rosy Brown and Glossy Grape, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B38E9C 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 #B38E9C are #8EB393 (Dark Sea Green) and #8EAFB3 (Pewter 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
#B38E9C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9CB38E (Dark Sea Green) and #8E9CB3 (Cadet Grey) along with #B38E9C, 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 #B38E9C has #9CB38E (Dark Sea Green), #8EB3A5 (Cadet Grey) and #A58EB3 (Glossy Grape). 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 #B38E9C contains #AFB38E (Sage), #8EB3A5 (Cadet Grey) and #938EB3 (Cool Grey). 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 #B38E9C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B38E9C 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 B38E9C Color
Tints
C2A5B0- CAB0BA
- D1BBC4
- D9C7CE
- E1D2D7
- E8DDE1
- F0E8EB
- F7F4F5
Tones
- A98B96
- A48A94
- 9F8891
- 9A878E
- 94868B
- 8F8488
- 8A8386
- 858183
Shades
- 8F727D
- 7D636D
- 6B555E
- 5A474E
- 48393E
- 362B2F
- 241C1F
- 120E10
#B38E9C Color Patterns
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#B38E9C Gingham Checks
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#B38E9C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B38E9C Polka Dots Pattern
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#B38E9C Honeycomb Pattern
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#B38E9C Leaves Pattern
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#B38E9C Houndstooth Pattern
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#B38E9C Trellis Pattern
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#B38E9C 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.
