#b08bb9 color: Violet Whimsy
#b08bb9 is rgb(176, 139, 185) in RGB and oklch(68.693% 0.07807 319.626) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Muted
- Dusty
- Neutral
- ≈ Lilac
- mauve-400
- Black 27%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b08bb9
#b08bb9 is a dusty magenta color. In OKLCH it has 68.7% lightness, 0.078 chroma and a hue of 320°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.9:1 contrast and black text 7.24:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Violet Whimsy (#b48bb8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-400.
Lighter: #b08bb9 mixed with white
Darker: #b08bb9 mixed with black
Calmer: #b08bb9 with less saturation
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Questions about #b08bb9
What color is #b08bb9?
#b08bb9 is dusty magenta. The closest named color is Violet Whimsy. In RGB it is rgb(176, 139, 185), in HSL hsl(288.26, 24.73%, 63.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.693% 0.07807 319.626).
What colors go well with #b08bb9?
The complementary color of #b08bb9 is #81a778. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9993c8 and #c087a1. The triadic partners are #b49562 and #5aa9ad.
Is white or black text more readable on #b08bb9?
Black text reads better on #b08bb9: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.9:1 and black gives 7.24:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b08bb9 a warm or cool color?
#b08bb9 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 320 degrees, its lightness 68.7% and its chroma 0.078.