#B96EAF

#B96EAF

Overview

#B96EAF is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 110, 175, in HSL 308.0°, 34.9%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.5%, 5.4%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B96EAF

RGB

185, 110, 175

HSL

308.0, 34.9%, 57.8%

HSV

308.0, 40.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.5%, 5.4%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6421 0.127 331.9

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: #B96EAF;
color: #B96EAF;
border-color: #B96EAF;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B96EAF?

RGB(185, 110, 175) · HSL(308.0, 34.9%, 57.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.5%, 5.4%, 27.5%)

Does #B96EAF meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B96EAF?

Use 000000 text on a #B96EAF background; contrast on black is 5.91:1.