Information about #B46F9D color

#B46F9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B46F9D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 111, 157) (70.6% red, 43.5% green, 61.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 9 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B46F9D is a softly balanced rose that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pearly Purple (#B768A2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Wisteria (#BB7796) and Butterfly (#A46B9B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 111, 157)), which gives #B46F9D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B46F9D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #B46F9D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B46F9D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B46F9D 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 #B46F9D

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

Red Wisteria color link
Red Wisteria

#BB7796

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B46F9D
  • RGB180, 111, 157
  • CMYK0, 27, 9, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 111, 157)
  • HSL320°, 32%, 57%
  • HSL Precise320°, 31.507%, 57.059%
  • HSV320°, 38%, 71%
  • HSB320°, 38%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.435, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.435, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.435, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB46F9D
  • DECIMAL ID11825053
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01