#B469BD

#B469BD

Overview

#B469BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 105, 189, in HSL 293.6°, 38.9%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 4.8%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B469BD

RGB

180, 105, 189

HSL

293.6, 38.9%, 57.6%

HSV

293.6, 44.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

4.8%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6346 0.1459 323.1

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: #B469BD;
color: #B469BD;
border-color: #B469BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B469BD?

RGB(180, 105, 189) · HSL(293.6, 38.9%, 57.6%) · CMYK(4.8%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B469BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B469BD?

Use 000000 text on a #B469BD background; contrast on black is 5.7:1.