#B99AAF Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Purple
What is hex #B99AAF Color?
The color name of hex code #B99AAF is Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (185, 154, 175) which means it is composed of
36% red, 30% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:5 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B99AAF has a hue of 319°, 17% 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 #B99AAF Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (185, 154, 175) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 5%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (319°, 17%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #466550 [Feldgrau] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5215 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #9AB9A4 [Cambridge Blue] |
| #B99AAF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A2A2A2 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CACACA |
Hex #B99AAF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B99AAF is #9AB9A4 which is called Cambridge Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B99AAF color is offered by #9AB9A4. 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 #B99AAF are #B99AA0 and #B49AB9, called Tuscany and Pastel Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B99AAF 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 #B99AAF are #A0B99A (Laurel Green) and #9AB9B4 (Cambridge 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
#B99AAF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AFB99A (Laurel Green) and #9AAFB9 (Pewter Blue) along with #B99AAF, 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 #B99AAF has #AFB99A (Laurel Green), #9AB9A4 (Cambridge Blue) and #A49AB9 (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 #B99AAF contains #B9B49A (Khaki (HTML/CSS)), #9AB9A4 (Cambridge Blue) and #9AA0B9 (Cadet 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 #B99AAF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B99AAF 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 B99AAF Color
Tints
C7AEBF- CEB8C7
- D5C2CF
- DCCDD7
- E3D7DF
- EAE1E7
- F1EBEF
- F8F5F7
Tones
- AE95A6
- A892A1
- A2909C
- 9D8D98
- 978A93
- 91888E
- 8B8589
- 868385
Shades
- 947B8C
- 826C7B
- 6F5C69
- 5D4D58
- 4A3E46
- 382E35
- 251F23
- 130F12
#B99AAF Color Patterns
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#B99AAF Honeycomb Pattern
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#B99AAF Leaves Pattern
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#B99AAF Houndstooth Pattern
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#B99AAF Trellis Pattern
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#B99AAF 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.
