#B499AD

#B499AD

Overview

#B499AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 153, 173, in HSL 315.6°, 15.3%, 65.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B499AD

RGB

180, 153, 173

HSL

315.6, 15.3%, 65.3%

HSV

315.6, 15.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.7133 0.0422 335.2

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: #B499AD;
color: #B499AD;
border-color: #B499AD;
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 #B499AD?

RGB(180, 153, 173) · HSL(315.6, 15.3%, 65.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 15.0%, 3.9%, 29.4%)

Does #B499AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B499AD?

Use 000000 text on a #B499AD background; contrast on black is 8.1:1.