#BB7EBE Hex Code
Color Name: African Violet
What is hex #BB7EBE Color?
The color name of hex code #BB7EBE is African Violet. The RGB values are (187, 126, 190) which means it is composed of
37% red, 25% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:34 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BB7EBE has a hue of 297°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BB7EBE Color Codes
| Color Name | African Violet |
| RGB Values | (187, 126, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 34%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (297°, 34%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC66CC |
| Inverse Color | #448141 [Fern Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7439 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #81BE7E [Iguana Green] |
| #BB7EBE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A8A8A8 |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #BB7EBE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BB7EBE is #81BE7E 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 #BB7EBE color is offered by #81BE7E. 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 #BB7EBE are #BE7EA1 and #9B7EBE, called Opera Mauve and Lavender Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BB7EBE 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 #BB7EBE are #A1BE7E (Olivine) and #7EBE9B (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
#BB7EBE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BEBB7E (Ecru) and #7EBEBB (Moonstone Blue) along with #BB7EBE, 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 #BB7EBE has #BEBB7E (Ecru), #81BE7E (Iguana Green) and #7E81BE (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 #BB7EBE contains #BE9B7E (Pale Taupe), #81BE7E (Iguana Green) and #7EA1BE (Air Superiority 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 #BB7EBE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BB7EBE 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 BB7EBE Color
Tints
C998CB- CFA5D2
- D6B2D8
- DDBFDF
- E4CBE5
- EBD8EC
- F1E5F2
- F8F2F9
Tones
- AF7EB2
- A97FAB
- A37FA5
- 9E7F9F
- 987F99
- 927F93
- 8C808C
- 868086
Shades
- 966598
- 835885
- 704C72
- 5E3F5F
- 4B324C
- 382639
- 251926
- 130D13
#BB7EBE Color Patterns
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#BB7EBE Honeycomb Pattern
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#BB7EBE Houndstooth Pattern
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#BB7EBE Trellis Pattern
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#BB7EBE 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.
