#B990B0

#B990B0

Overview

#B990B0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 144, 176, in HSL 313.2°, 22.7%, 64.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.2%, 4.9%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B990B0

RGB

185, 144, 176

HSL

313.2, 22.7%, 64.5%

HSV

313.2, 22.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.2%, 4.9%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7019 0.0658 334.1

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: #B990B0;
color: #B990B0;
border-color: #B990B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.68:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B990B0?

RGB(185, 144, 176) · HSL(313.2, 22.7%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.2%, 4.9%, 27.5%)

Does #B990B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.73:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B990B0?

Use 000000 text on a #B990B0 background; contrast on black is 7.68:1.