#B96EBE

#B96EBE

Overview

#B96EBE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 110, 190, in HSL 296.2°, 38.1%, 58.8%, and in CMYK 2.6%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B96EBE

RGB

185, 110, 190

HSL

296.2, 38.1%, 58.8%

HSV

296.2, 42.1%, 74.5%

CMYK

2.6%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6487 0.1413 324.8

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: #B96EBE;
color: #B96EBE;
border-color: #B96EBE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.04:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B96EBE?

RGB(185, 110, 190) · HSL(296.2, 38.1%, 58.8%) · CMYK(2.6%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #B96EBE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B96EBE?

Use 000000 text on a #B96EBE background; contrast on black is 6.04:1.