Information about Pastel Purple color

#B39EB5 - Pastel Purple color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B39EB5, known as "Pastel Purple", is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 158, 181) (70.2% red, 62% green, 71% blue), or CMYK 1 / 9 / 0 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B39EB5 is a softly toned electric magenta that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Ashen Lavender (#B1A9B1). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wonderland (#BB97BB) and Abbey Road (#AFA8BC).

In RGB terms — rgb(179, 158, 181) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B39EB5 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Pastel Purple" in the Register.

Pastel Purple color variations

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

Pastel Purple 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 Pastel Purple

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

Lola color link
Lola

#B9ACBB

Pastel Purple color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B39EB5
  • RGB179, 158, 181
  • CMYK1, 9, 0, 29
  • HSL295°, 13%, 66%
  • HSL Precise294.783°, 13.45%, 66.471%
  • HSV295°, 13%, 71%
  • HSB295°, 13%, 71%
  • HEX IDB39EB5
  • DECIMAL ID11771573
  • Name Length13
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB71%
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