#B496B6

#B496B6

Color Values

HEX

#B496B6

RGB

180, 150, 182

HSL

296.2, 18.0%, 65.1%

HSV

296.2, 17.6%, 71.4%

CMYK

1.1%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.7105 0.0569 324.2

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: #B496B6;
color: #B496B6;
border-color: #B496B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.98:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B496B6?

RGB(180, 150, 182) · HSL(296.2, 18.0%, 65.1%) · CMYK(1.1%, 17.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #B496B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B496B6?

Use 000000 text on a #B496B6 background; contrast on black is 7.98:1.