#B48AA8

#B48AA8

Overview

#B48AA8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 138, 168, in HSL 317.1°, 21.9%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.3%, 6.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B48AA8

RGB

180, 138, 168

HSL

317.1, 21.9%, 62.4%

HSV

317.1, 23.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.3%, 6.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6828 0.0653 336.9

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: #B48AA8;
color: #B48AA8;
border-color: #B48AA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B48AA8?

RGB(180, 138, 168) · HSL(317.1, 21.9%, 62.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.3%, 6.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B48AA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.94:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B48AA8?

Use 000000 text on a #B48AA8 background; contrast on black is 7.14:1.