#B873A1 Hex Code
Color Name: Pearly Purple
What is hex #B873A1 Color?
The color name of hex code #B873A1 is Pearly Purple. The RGB values are (184, 115, 161) which means it is composed of
40% red, 25% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:38 Y:13 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B873A1 has a hue of 320°, 38% 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 #B873A1 Color Codes
| Color Name | Pearly Purple |
| RGB Values | (184, 115, 161) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 38%, 13%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (320°, 38%, 72%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6699 |
| Inverse Color | #478C5E [Middle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 681 C |
| Closest RAL | 4003 [Heather violet] |
| Complementary Color | #73B88A [Iguana Green] |
| #B873A1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8D8D8D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #B873A1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B873A1 is #73B88A 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 #B873A1 color is offered by #73B88A. 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 #B873A1 are #B8737F and #AD73B8, called Turkish Rose and African Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B873A1 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 #B873A1 are #7FB873 (Iguana Green) and #73B8AD (Green Sheen). 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
#B873A1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #A1B873 (Olivine) and #73A1B8 (Air Superiority Blue) along with #B873A1, 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 #B873A1 has #A1B873 (Olivine), #73B88A (Iguana Green) and #8A73B8 (Middle Blue Purple). 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 #B873A1 contains #B8AD73 (Misty Moss), #73B88A (Iguana Green) and #737FB8 (Glaucous). 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 #B873A1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B873A1 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 B873A1 Color
Tints
C68FB4- CD9DBD
- D4ABC7
- DCB9D0
- E3C7D9
- EAD5E3
- F1E3EC
- F8F1F6
Tones
- AD769A
- A77797
- A27894
- 9C7A91
- 967B8D
- 917C8A
- 8B7D87
- 867F83
Shades
- 935C81
- 815171
- 6E4561
- 5C3A51
- 4A2E40
- 372330
- 251720
- 120C10
#B873A1 Color Patterns
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#B873A1 Gingham Checks
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#B873A1 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B873A1 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B873A1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B873A1 Leaves Pattern
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#B873A1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B873A1 Trellis Pattern
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#B873A1 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.
