Information about #B4A2BF color

#B4A2BF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B4A2BF is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(180, 162, 191) — 70.6% red, 63.5% green, 74.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 11 / 0 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B4A2BF presents itself as a calm, restrained violet — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Abbey Road (#AFA8BC). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Purple (#B39EB5) and Lola (#B9ACBB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(180, 162, 191)), which gives #B4A2BF its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. No one has named #B4A2BF so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B4A2BF color variations

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#B4A2BF 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 #B4A2BF

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

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Alluring color link
Alluring

#C4ABB9

Morepork color link
Morepork

#B8B5C2

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B4A2BF
  • RGB180, 162, 191
  • CMYK4, 11, 0, 25
  • CSSrgb(180, 162, 191)
  • HSL277°, 18%, 69%
  • HSL Precise277.241°, 18.471%, 69.216%
  • HSV277°, 15%, 75%
  • HSB277°, 15%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • GLSLvec3(0.706, 0.635, 0.749)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.706, 0.635, 0.749, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.706, 0.635, 0.749)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB4A2BF
  • DECIMAL ID11838143
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01