#B988BD
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#B988BD
Overview
#B988BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 136, 189, in HSL 295.5°, 28.6%, 63.7%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 28.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is plum 3.
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Color Values
#B988BD
185, 136, 189
295.5, 28.6%, 63.7%
295.5, 28.0%, 74.1%
2.1%, 28.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%
0.6921 0.0937 324.0
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: #B988BD;
color: #B988BD;
border-color: #B988BD;
Purple 300
#D8B4FE
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.87:1
Text on black
7.32:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B988BD?
RGB(185, 136, 189) · HSL(295.5, 28.6%, 63.7%) · CMYK(2.1%, 28.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%)
Does #B988BD meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #B988BD?
Use 000000 text on a #B988BD background; contrast on black is 7.32:1.