#B496B9

#B496B9

Color Values

HEX

#B496B9

RGB

180, 150, 185

HSL

291.4, 20.0%, 65.7%

HSV

291.4, 18.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

2.7%, 18.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7116 0.0603 321.5

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: #B496B9;
color: #B496B9;
border-color: #B496B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B496B9?

RGB(180, 150, 185) · HSL(291.4, 20.0%, 65.7%) · CMYK(2.7%, 18.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B496B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B496B9?

Use 000000 text on a #B496B9 background; contrast on black is 8.0:1.