#b68cbc color: Violet Whimsy
#b68cbc is rgb(182, 140, 188) in RGB and oklch(69.588% 0.08333 322.2) 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 #b68cbc
#b68cbc is a muted magenta color. In OKLCH it has 69.6% lightness, 0.083 chroma and a hue of 322°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.81:1 contrast and black text 7.47:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Violet Whimsy (#b48bb8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-400.
Lighter: #b68cbc mixed with white
Darker: #b68cbc mixed with black
Calmer: #b68cbc with less saturation
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Questions about #b68cbc
What color is #b68cbc?
#b68cbc is muted magenta. The closest named color is Violet Whimsy. In RGB it is rgb(182, 140, 188), in HSL hsl(292.5, 26.37%, 64.31%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.588% 0.08333 322.2).
What colors go well with #b68cbc?
The complementary color of #b68cbc is #7fab7b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9e94cd and #c688a2. The triadic partners are #b7985f and #57adb3.
Is white or black text more readable on #b68cbc?
Black text reads better on #b68cbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 and black gives 7.47:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b68cbc a warm or cool color?
#b68cbc is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 322 degrees, its lightness 69.6% and its chroma 0.083.