#B493B4

#B493B4

Overview

#B493B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 147, 180, in HSL 300.0°, 18.0%, 64.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B493B4

RGB

180, 147, 180

HSL

300.0, 18.0%, 64.1%

HSV

300.0, 18.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.7041 0.0603 326.2

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: #B493B4;
color: #B493B4;
border-color: #B493B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.77:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B493B4?

RGB(180, 147, 180) · HSL(300.0, 18.0%, 64.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B493B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.7:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B493B4?

Use 000000 text on a #B493B4 background; contrast on black is 7.77:1.