#B498B5

#B498B5

Color Values

HEX

#B498B5

RGB

180, 152, 181

HSL

297.9, 16.4%, 65.3%

HSV

297.9, 16.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.6%, 16.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.714 0.0521 325.0

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: #B498B5;
color: #B498B5;
border-color: #B498B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.1:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B498B5?

RGB(180, 152, 181) · HSL(297.9, 16.4%, 65.3%) · CMYK(0.6%, 16.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B498B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B498B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B498B5 background; contrast on black is 8.1:1.