#B198B4

#B198B4

Overview

#B198B4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 152, 180, in HSL 293.6°, 15.7%, 65.1%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B198B4

RGB

177, 152, 180

HSL

293.6, 15.7%, 65.1%

HSV

293.6, 15.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.7%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.7109 0.049 322.7

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: #B198B4;
color: #B198B4;
border-color: #B198B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B198B4?

RGB(177, 152, 180) · HSL(293.6, 15.7%, 65.1%) · CMYK(1.7%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B198B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B198B4?

Use 000000 text on a #B198B4 background; contrast on black is 8.02:1.