#B3ABB6

#B3ABB6

Overview

#B3ABB6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 171, 182, in HSL 283.6°, 7.0%, 69.2%, and in CMYK 1.6%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 7040 Window Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3ABB6

RGB

179, 171, 182

HSL

283.6, 7.0%, 69.2%

HSV

283.6, 6.0%, 71.4%

CMYK

1.6%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.7512 0.0179 316.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B3ABB6;
color: #B3ABB6;
border-color: #B3ABB6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3ABB6?

RGB(179, 171, 182) · HSL(283.6, 7.0%, 69.2%) · CMYK(1.6%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #B3ABB6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3ABB6?

Use 000000 text on a #B3ABB6 background; contrast on black is 9.42:1.