#B9A9D9 Hex Code
Color Name: Light Pastel Purple
What is hex #B9A9D9 Color?
The color name of hex code #B9A9D9 is Light Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (185, 169, 217) which means it is composed of
32% red, 30% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:15 M:22 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B9A9D9 has a hue of 260°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #B9A9D9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (185, 169, 217) |
| CMYK Values | (15%, 22%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (260°, 22%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #465626 [Army Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2567 C |
| Closest RAL | 7035 [Light grey] |
| Complementary Color | #C9D9A9 [Dark Vanilla] |
| #B9A9D9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BEBEBE |
| Desaturated | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B0B0B0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D1D1D1 |
Hex #B9A9D9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B9A9D9 is #C9D9A9 which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B9A9D9 color is offered by #C9D9A9. 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 #B9A9D9 are #D1A9D9 and #A9B1D9, called Tropical Violet and Wild Blue Yonder, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B9A9D9 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 #B9A9D9 are #D9D1A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #B1D9A9 (Light Moss 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
#B9A9D9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D9B9A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9D9B9 (Turquoise Green) along with #B9A9D9, 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 #B9A9D9 has #D9B9A9 (Dark Vanilla), #C9D9A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9C9D9 (Light Steel Blue). 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 #B9A9D9 contains #D9A9B1 (Pale Chestnut), #C9D9A9 (Dark Vanilla) and #A9D9D1 (Crystal). 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 #B9A9D9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B9A9D9 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 B9A9D9 Color
Tints
C7BAE1- CEC3E4
- D5CBE8
- DCD4EC
- E3DDF0
- EAE5F4
- F1EEF7
- F8F6FB
Tones
- AEA1C7
- A89DBE
- A299B5
- 9D95AD
- 9790A4
- 918C9B
- 8B8892
- 868489
Shades
- 9487AE
- 827698
- 6F6582
- 5D556D
- 4A4457
- 383341
- 25222B
- 131116
#B9A9D9 Color Patterns
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#B9A9D9 Gingham Checks
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#B9A9D9 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#B9A9D9 Polka Dots Pattern
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#B9A9D9 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B9A9D9 Leaves Pattern
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#B9A9D9 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B9A9D9 Trellis Pattern
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#B9A9D9 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.
