#B96AAC

#B96AAC

Overview

#B96AAC is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 106, 172, in HSL 309.9°, 36.1%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.7%, 7.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B96AAC

RGB

185, 106, 172

HSL

309.9, 36.1%, 57.1%

HSV

309.9, 42.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.7%, 7.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6345 0.1314 333.3

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: #B96AAC;
color: #B96AAC;
border-color: #B96AAC;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B96AAC?

RGB(185, 106, 172) · HSL(309.9, 36.1%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.7%, 7.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B96AAC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B96AAC?

Use 000000 text on a #B96AAC background; contrast on black is 5.72:1.