#B196B6

#B196B6

Overview

#B196B6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 150, 182, in HSL 290.6°, 18.0%, 65.1%, and in CMYK 2.7%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B196B6

RGB

177, 150, 182

HSL

290.6, 18.0%, 65.1%

HSV

290.6, 17.6%, 71.4%

CMYK

2.7%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.7077 0.055 321.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B196B6;
color: #B196B6;
border-color: #B196B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.91:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B196B6?

RGB(177, 150, 182) · HSL(290.6, 18.0%, 65.1%) · CMYK(2.7%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #B196B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.66:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B196B6?

Use 000000 text on a #B196B6 background; contrast on black is 7.91:1.