#B990AE

#B990AE

Overview

#B990AE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 144, 174, in HSL 316.1°, 22.7%, 64.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.2%, 5.9%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B990AE

RGB

185, 144, 174

HSL

316.1, 22.7%, 64.5%

HSV

316.1, 22.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.2%, 5.9%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7012 0.064 336.1

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: #B990AE;
color: #B990AE;
border-color: #B990AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.66:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B990AE?

RGB(185, 144, 174) · HSL(316.1, 22.7%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.2%, 5.9%, 27.5%)

Does #B990AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.74:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B990AE?

Use 000000 text on a #B990AE background; contrast on black is 7.66:1.