#B490F2

#B490F2

Color Values

HEX

#B490F2

RGB

180, 144, 242

HSL

262.0, 79.0%, 75.7%

HSV

262.0, 40.5%, 94.9%

CMYK

25.6%, 40.5%, 0.0%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.7251 0.1426 299.8

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: #B490F2;
color: #B490F2;
border-color: #B490F2;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 400 #A78BFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.21:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B490F2?

RGB(180, 144, 242) · HSL(262.0, 79.0%, 75.7%) · CMYK(25.6%, 40.5%, 0.0%, 5.1%)

Does #B490F2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.56:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B490F2?

Use 000000 text on a #B490F2 background; contrast on black is 8.21:1.