#B48CB7 Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #B48CB7 Color?
The color name of hex code #B48CB7 is African Violet. The RGB values are (180, 140, 183) which means it is composed of
36% red, 28% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:24 Y:0 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B48CB7 has a hue of 296°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 72%.
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 #B48CB7 Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (180, 140, 183) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 24%, 0%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (296°, 23%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #4B7348 [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7439 C |
| Closest RAL | 9006 [White aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #8FB78C [Dark Sea Green] |
| #B48CB7 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #B48CB7 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B48CB7 is #8FB78C which is called Dark Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B48CB7 color is offered by #8FB78C. 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 #B48CB7 are #B78CA5 and #9F8CB7, called Opera Mauve and Glossy Grape, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B48CB7 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 #B48CB7 are #A5B78C (Laurel Green) and #8CB79F (Dark Sea 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
#B48CB7 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B7B48C (Sage) and #8CB7B4 (Pewter Blue) along with #B48CB7, 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 #B48CB7 has #B7B48C (Sage), #8FB78C (Dark Sea Green) and #8C8FB7 (Cool Grey). 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 #B48CB7 contains #B79F8C (Grullo), #8FB78C (Dark Sea Green) and #8CA5B7 (Pewter 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 #B48CB7 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B48CB7 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 B48CB7 Color
Tints
C3A3C5- CBAFCD
- D2BAD4
- DAC6DB
- E1D1E2
- E9DDE9
- F0E8F1
- F8F4F8
Tones
- AA8AAC
- A488A7
- 9F87A1
- 9A869C
- 958596
- 908491
- 8A828B
- 858186
Shades
- 907092
- 7E6280
- 6C546E
- 5A465C
- 483849
- 362A37
- 241C25
- 120E12
#B48CB7 Color Patterns
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#B48CB7 Gingham Checks
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#B48CB7 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B48CB7 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B48CB7 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B48CB7 Leaves Pattern
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#B48CB7 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B48CB7 Trellis Pattern
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#B48CB7 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.
