#CA85B3 Hex Code
Color Name: Middle Purple
What is hex #CA85B3 Color?
The color name of hex code #CA85B3 is Middle Purple. The RGB values are (202, 133, 179) which means it is composed of
39% red, 26% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:34 Y:11 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #CA85B3 has a hue of 320°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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 #CA85B3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Middle Purple |
| RGB Values | (202, 133, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 34%, 11%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (320°, 34%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC99CC |
| Inverse Color | #357A4C [Amazon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 673 C |
| Closest RAL | 3015 [Light pink] |
| Complementary Color | #85CA9C [Eton Blue] |
| #CA85B3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ABABAB |
| Desaturated | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #CA85B3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #CA85B3 is #85CA9C which is called Eton Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CA85B3 color is offered by #85CA9C. 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 #CA85B3 are #CA8591 and #BF85CA, called Puce and African Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #CA85B3 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 #CA85B3 are #91CA85 (Dark Sea Green) and #85CABF (Pearl Aqua). 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
#CA85B3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3CA85 (Sage) and #85B3CA (Dark Sky Blue) along with #CA85B3, 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 #CA85B3 has #B3CA85 (Sage), #85CA9C (Eton Blue) and #9C85CA (Lavender 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 #CA85B3 contains #CABF85 (Tan), #85CA9C (Eton Blue) and #8591CA (Dark Pastel 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 #CA85B3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #CA85B3 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 CA85B3 Color
Tints
D59DC2- DAAACA
- DFB6D1
- E5C2D9
- EACEE1
- EFDAE8
- F4E7F0
- FAF3F7
Tones
- BB84A9
- B484A4
- AC839F
- A5839A
- 9E8294
- 96828F
- 8F818A
- 878185
Shades
- A26A8F
- 8D5D7D
- 79506B
- 65435A
- 513548
- 3D2836
- 281B24
- 140D12
#CA85B3 Color Patterns
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#CA85B3 Gingham Checks
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#CA85B3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#CA85B3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#CA85B3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#CA85B3 Leaves Pattern
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#CA85B3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#CA85B3 Trellis Pattern
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#CA85B3 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.
