#B4A3AF Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B4A3AF Color?
The color name of hex code #B4A3AF is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (180, 163, 175) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:3 K:29. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B4A3AF has a hue of 318°, 9% saturation and a brightness value of 71%.
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 #B4A3AF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (180, 163, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 3%, 29%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (318°, 9%, 71%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #4B5C50 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | 407 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A3B4A8 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #B4A3AF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ADADAD |
| Desaturated | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #B4A3AF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B4A3AF is #A3B4A8 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B4A3AF color is offered by #A3B4A8. 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 #B4A3AF are #B4A3A7 and #B1A3B4, called Dark Gray (X11) and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B4A3AF 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 #B4A3AF are #A7B4A3 (Laurel Green) and #A3B4B1 (Metallic Silver). 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
#B4A3AF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFB4A3 (Laurel Green) and #A3AFB4 (Metallic Silver) along with #B4A3AF, 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 #B4A3AF has #AFB4A3 (Laurel Green), #A3B4A8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8A3B4 (Metallic Silver). 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 #B4A3AF contains #B4B1A3 (Silver Foil), #A3B4A8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A3A7B4 (Metallic Silver). 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 #B4A3AF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B4A3AF 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 B4A3AF Color
Tints
C3B5BF- CBBFC7
- D2C8CF
- DAD1D7
- E1DADF
- E9E3E7
- F0EDEF
- F8F6F7
Tones
- AA9CA6
- A499A1
- 9F959C
- 9A9298
- 958E93
- 908B8E
- 8A8789
- 858485
Shades
- 90828C
- 7E727B
- 6C6269
- 5A5258
- 484146
- 363135
- 242123
- 121012
#B4A3AF Color Patterns
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#B4A3AF Gingham Checks
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#B4A3AF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B4A3AF Honeycomb Pattern
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#B4A3AF Leaves Pattern
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#B4A3AF Houndstooth Pattern
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#B4A3AF Trellis Pattern
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#B4A3AF 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.
