#B77FBA Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #B77FBA Color?
The color name of hex code #B77FBA is African Violet. The RGB values are (183, 127, 186) which means it is composed of
37% red, 26% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:32 Y:0 K:27. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B77FBA has a hue of 297°, 32% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #B77FBA Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (183, 127, 186) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 32%, 0%, 27%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (297°, 32%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC66CC |
| Inverse Color | #488045 [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7439 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #82BA7F [Iguana Green] |
| #B77FBA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A5A5A5 |
| Desaturated | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #B77FBA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B77FBA is #82BA7F which is called Iguana Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B77FBA color is offered by #82BA7F. 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 #B77FBA are #BA7FA0 and #9A7FBA, called Opera Mauve and Lavender Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B77FBA 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 #B77FBA are #A0BA7F (Olivine) and #7FBA9A (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
#B77FBA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BAB77F (Misty Moss) and #7FBAB7 (Pewter Blue) along with #B77FBA, 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 #B77FBA has #BAB77F (Misty Moss), #82BA7F (Iguana Green) and #7F82BA (Ube). 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 #B77FBA contains #BA9A7F (Pale Taupe), #82BA7F (Iguana Green) and #7FA0BA (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 #B77FBA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B77FBA 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 B77FBA Color
Tints
C599C8- CDA5CF
- D4B2D6
- DBBFDD
- E2CCE3
- E9D9EA
- F1E5F1
- F8F2F8
Tones
- AC7FAE
- A77FA9
- A17FA3
- 9C809D
- 968097
- 918091
- 8B808C
- 868086
Shades
- 926695
- 805982
- 6E4C70
- 5C405D
- 49334A
- 372638
- 251925
- 120D13
#B77FBA Color Patterns
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#B77FBA Gingham Checks
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#B77FBA Honeycomb Pattern
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#B77FBA Leaves Pattern
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#B77FBA Houndstooth Pattern
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#B77FBA Trellis Pattern
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#B77FBA 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.
