#B995B1

#B995B1

Overview

#B995B1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 149, 177, in HSL 313.3°, 20.5%, 65.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.5%, 4.3%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B995B1

RGB

185, 149, 177

HSL

313.3, 20.5%, 65.5%

HSV

313.3, 19.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.5%, 4.3%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7117 0.0575 334.0

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: #B995B1;
color: #B995B1;
border-color: #B995B1;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B995B1?

RGB(185, 149, 177) · HSL(313.3, 20.5%, 65.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.5%, 4.3%, 27.5%)

Does #B995B1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B995B1?

Use 000000 text on a #B995B1 background; contrast on black is 8.0:1.