Information about #B47DB3 color

#B47DB3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B47DB3 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(180, 125, 179) (70.6% red, 49% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 0 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B47DB3 presents itself as a mildly saturated purple-pink magenta — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from African Violet (#B284BE). Slightly further away sit Opera Mauve (#B784A7) and Grayish Magenta (#A87DA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(180, 125, 179)), which gives #B47DB3 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B47DB3: 6.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. No one has named #B47DB3 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B47DB3 color variations

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#B47DB3 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 #B47DB3

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

Opera Mauve color link
Opera Mauve

#B784A7

Muted Rose color link
Muted Rose

#B681A1

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Soft Purple color link
Soft Purple

#A66FB5

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B47DB3
  • RGB180, 125, 179
  • CMYK0, 22, 0, 29
  • CSSrgb(180, 125, 179)
  • HSL301°, 27%, 60%
  • HSL Precise301.091°, 26.829%, 59.804%
  • HSV301°, 31%, 71%
  • HSB301°, 31%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.490, 0.702)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.490, 0.702, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.490, 0.702)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB47DB3
  • DECIMAL ID11828659
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01