#b381bc color: African Violet
#b381bc is rgb(179, 129, 188) in RGB and oklch(67.296% 0.10157 321.258) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Muted
- Neutral
- ≈ Orchid
- mauve-400
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b381bc
#b381bc is a muted magenta color. In OKLCH it has 67.3% lightness, 0.102 chroma and a hue of 321°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.1:1 contrast and black text 6.78:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is African Violet (#b085b7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-400.
Lighter: #b381bc mixed with white
Darker: #b381bc mixed with black
Calmer: #b381bc with less saturation
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Questions about #b381bc
What color is #b381bc?
#b381bc is muted magenta. The closest named color is African Violet. In RGB it is rgb(179, 129, 188), in HSL hsl(290.85, 30.57%, 62.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.296% 0.10157 321.258).
What colors go well with #b381bc?
The complementary color of #b381bc is #72a66a. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #978bd0 and #c67b9d. The triadic partners are #b68f47 and #32a9b0.
Is white or black text more readable on #b381bc?
Black text reads better on #b381bc: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 and black gives 6.78:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b381bc a warm or cool color?
#b381bc is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 321 degrees, its lightness 67.3% and its chroma 0.102.