#B996B4

#B996B4

Overview

#B996B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 150, 180, in HSL 308.6°, 20.0%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.9%, 2.7%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B996B4

RGB

185, 150, 180

HSL

308.6, 20.0%, 65.7%

HSV

308.6, 18.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.9%, 2.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7146 0.0586 331.0

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: #B996B4;
color: #B996B4;
border-color: #B996B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.08:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B996B4?

RGB(185, 150, 180) · HSL(308.6, 20.0%, 65.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.9%, 2.7%, 27.5%)

Does #B996B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.6:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B996B4?

Use 000000 text on a #B996B4 background; contrast on black is 8.08:1.