Information about #B9A1B0 color

#B9A1B0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B9A1B0 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(185, 161, 176) (72.5% red, 63.1% green, 69% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 4 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B9A1B0 reads as a calm, restrained rose and floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pastel Purple (#B39EB5). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fashion Mauve (#B5A8A8) and Ashen Lavender (#B1A9B1).

In RGB terms — rgb(185, 161, 176) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. No one has named #B9A1B0 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B9A1B0 color variations

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#B9A1B0 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 #B9A1B0

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

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

Fantail color link
Fantail

#BAAEA9

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Mesmerise color link
Mesmerise

#B598A3

#B9A1B0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B9A1B0
  • RGB185, 161, 176
  • CMYK0, 9, 4, 27
  • CSSrgb(185, 161, 176)
  • HSL323°, 15%, 68%
  • HSL Precise322.5°, 14.634%, 67.843%
  • HSV323°, 13%, 73%
  • HSB323°, 13%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • GLSLvec3(0.725, 0.631, 0.690)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.725, 0.631, 0.690, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.725, 0.631, 0.690)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB9A1B0
  • DECIMAL ID12165552
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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