#b48abc color: Violet Whimsy
#b48abc is rgb(180, 138, 188) in RGB and oklch(69.021% 0.08575 320.947) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Muted
- Neutral
- ≈ Lilac
- mauve-400
- Black 26%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b48abc
#b48abc is a muted magenta color. In OKLCH it has 69% lightness, 0.086 chroma and a hue of 321°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.88:1 contrast and black text 7.3:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Violet Whimsy (#b48bb8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-400.
Lighter: #b48abc mixed with white
Darker: #b48abc mixed with black
Calmer: #b48abc with less saturation
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Questions about #b48abc
What color is #b48abc?
#b48abc is muted magenta. The closest named color is Violet Whimsy. In RGB it is rgb(180, 138, 188), in HSL hsl(290.4, 27.17%, 63.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.021% 0.08575 320.947).
What colors go well with #b48abc?
The complementary color of #b48abc is #7ea977. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9b92cd and #c585a2. The triadic partners are #b7965c and #52abb1.
Is white or black text more readable on #b48abc?
Black text reads better on #b48abc: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and black gives 7.3:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b48abc a warm or cool color?
#b48abc is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 321 degrees, its lightness 69% and its chroma 0.086.