#B493B8

#B493B8

Overview

#B493B8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 147, 184, in HSL 293.5°, 20.7%, 64.9%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B493B8

RGB

180, 147, 184

HSL

293.5, 20.7%, 64.9%

HSV

293.5, 20.1%, 72.2%

CMYK

2.2%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.7055 0.0647 322.7

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: #B493B8;
color: #B493B8;
border-color: #B493B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.81:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B493B8?

RGB(180, 147, 184) · HSL(293.5, 20.7%, 64.9%) · CMYK(2.2%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B493B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B493B8?

Use 000000 text on a #B493B8 background; contrast on black is 7.81:1.