Information about #B2A2D6 color

#B2A2D6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B2A2D6 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 162, 214) (69.8% red, 63.5% green, 83.9% blue), or CMYK 14 / 20 / 0 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2A2D6 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Light Pastel Purple (#B19CD9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Biloba Flower (#AE99D2) and Bauhaus (#A9AED5).

The recipe behind #B2A2D6 is rgb(178, 162, 214), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B2A2D6: 9.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. #B2A2D6 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B2A2D6 color variations

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#B2A2D6 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B2A2D6

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2A2D6
  • RGB178, 162, 214
  • CMYK14, 20, 0, 16
  • CSSrgb(178, 162, 214)
  • HSL258°, 39%, 74%
  • HSL Precise258.462°, 38.806%, 73.725%
  • HSV258°, 24%, 84%
  • HSB258°, 24%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.839
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.635, 0.839)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.635, 0.839, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.635, 0.839)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB83.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB2A2D6
  • DECIMAL ID11707094
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01