#b288b3 color: Violet Whimsy
#b288b3 is rgb(178, 136, 179) in RGB and oklch(68.104% 0.07822 325.642) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Muted
- Dusty
- Neutral
- ≈ Lilac
- mauve-400
- Black 30%
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About #b288b3
#b288b3 is a dusty magenta color. In OKLCH it has 68.1% lightness, 0.078 chroma and a hue of 326°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.97:1 contrast and black text 7.07:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Violet Whimsy (#b48bb8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-400.
Lighter: #b288b3 mixed with white
Darker: #b288b3 mixed with black
Calmer: #b288b3 with less saturation
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Questions about #b288b3
What color is #b288b3?
#b288b3 is dusty magenta. The closest named color is Violet Whimsy. In RGB it is rgb(178, 136, 179), in HSL hsl(298.6, 22.05%, 61.76%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.104% 0.07822 325.642).
What colors go well with #b288b3?
The complementary color of #b288b3 is #7aa67b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9c8fc4 and #c0859a. The triadic partners are #ae955f and #58a7b0.
Is white or black text more readable on #b288b3?
Black text reads better on #b288b3: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 and black gives 7.07:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b288b3 a warm or cool color?
#b288b3 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 326 degrees, its lightness 68.1% and its chroma 0.078.