#B097B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B097B5?

RGB(176, 151, 181), HSL(290.0, 16.9%, 65.1%), CMYK(2.8%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B097B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.64:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B097B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 176, 151, 181, in HSL 290.0°, 16.9%, 65.1%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B097B5

RGB

176, 151, 181

HSL

290.0, 16.9%, 65.1%

HSV

290.0, 16.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

2.8%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.7084 0.0513 320.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.