Information about #B998A2 color

#B998A2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B998A2 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(185, 152, 162) — 72.5% red, 59.6% green, 63.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 13 / 9 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B998A2 reads as a gently muted rose and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mesmerise (#B598A3). Slightly further away sit Light Mauve (#C292A1) and Tuscany (#C09999).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 152, 162)), which gives #B998A2 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B998A2: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for white. No one has named #B998A2 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B998A2 color variations

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#B998A2 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 #B998A2

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

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

Light Mauve color link
Light Mauve

#C292A1

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Grey Pink color link
Grey Pink

#C3909B

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Dusty Grey color link
Dusty Grey

#AC9B9B

Viola color link
Viola

#C58F9D

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B998A2
  • RGB185, 152, 162
  • CMYK0, 13, 9, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 152, 162)
  • HSL342°, 19%, 66%
  • HSL Precise341.818°, 19.075%, 66.078%
  • HSV342°, 18%, 73%
  • HSB342°, 18%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.596, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.596, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.596, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB998A2
  • DECIMAL ID12163234
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01