#B990B9

#B990B9

Overview

#B990B9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 144, 185, in HSL 300.0°, 22.7%, 64.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.2%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B990B9

RGB

185, 144, 185

HSL

300.0, 22.7%, 64.5%

HSV

300.0, 22.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.2%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7051 0.0747 326.3

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: #B990B9;
color: #B990B9;
border-color: #B990B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.75:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B990B9?

RGB(185, 144, 185) · HSL(300.0, 22.7%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.2%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B990B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B990B9?

Use 000000 text on a #B990B9 background; contrast on black is 7.75:1.