#B38BA6

#B38BA6

Color Values

HEX

#B38BA6

RGB

179, 139, 166

HSL

319.5, 20.8%, 62.4%

HSV

319.5, 22.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.3%, 7.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.683 0.0608 338.6

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: #B38BA6;
color: #B38BA6;
border-color: #B38BA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.16:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38BA6?

RGB(179, 139, 166) · HSL(319.5, 20.8%, 62.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.3%, 7.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B38BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.93:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B38BA6?

Use 000000 text on a #B38BA6 background; contrast on black is 7.16:1.