#B96AB1

#B96AB1

Overview

#B96AB1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 106, 177, in HSL 306.1°, 36.1%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.7%, 4.3%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B96AB1

RGB

185, 106, 177

HSL

306.1, 36.1%, 57.1%

HSV

306.1, 42.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.7%, 4.3%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6367 0.1358 330.8

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: #B96AB1;
color: #B96AB1;
border-color: #B96AB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B96AB1?

RGB(185, 106, 177) · HSL(306.1, 36.1%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.7%, 4.3%, 27.5%)

Does #B96AB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B96AB1?

Use 000000 text on a #B96AB1 background; contrast on black is 5.76:1.