# #b899cd color: Amethyst Show

#b899cd is rgb(184, 153, 205) in RGB and oklch(72.86% 0.08111 311.366) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/b899cd

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #b899cd |
| RGB | rgb(184, 153, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(275.77, 34.21%, 70.2%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(275.77 25.37% 80.39%) |
| HWB | hwb(275.77 60% 19.61%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(10% 25% 0% 20%) |
| Lab | lab(67.43 19.12 -22.37) |
| LCH | lch(67.43 29.43 310.53) |
| OKLab | oklab(72.86% 0.0536 -0.06087) |
| OKLCH | oklch(72.86% 0.08111 311.366) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.70195 0.60455 0.79006) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.65425 0.57089 0.76278) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.68383 0.59441 0.79181) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.63749 0.55149 0.73457) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.47932 0.31855 0.6105) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.42176 0.37381 0.62753) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.41905 0.37202 0.47355) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.722, green: 0.6, blue: 0.804) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.722, green: 0.6, blue: 0.804, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFFB899CD) |
| Android XML | #B899CD |

## Facts

- Closest name: Amethyst Show
- Hue family: Purple, soft light purple
- Closest Tailwind class: mauve-400
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.48:1
- Contrast with black: 8.48:1

## Tints

#b899cd, #bfa3d2, #c6add7, #cdb7dc, #d4c1e1, #dbcbe6, #e2d6eb, #e9e0f0, #f1eaf5, #f8f5fa

## Shades

#b899cd, #a084b2, #887098, #715d7e, #5b4a66, #45384e, #312738, #1e1723, #0c080f, #020102

## Tones

#b899cd, #b69bc9, #b59cc6, #b39ec2, #b19fbe, #b0a0ba, #aea2b7, #aca3b3, #aba5af, #a9a6ab

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #b899cd, #95b27d
- Split: #b899cd, #b2a96d, #78b797
- Analogous: #b899cd, #9ea2da, #cb93b6
- Triadic: #b899cd, #c89f6e, #65b8b4
- Tetradic: #b899cd, #d5929a, #95b27d, #65b8b4
- Square: #b899cd, #d49780, #95b27d, #6ab3cb
- Monochromatic: #b899cd, #6f5282, #9375a7, #dfbff5, #ffecff

## Questions about #b899cd

### What color is #b899cd?

#b899cd is soft light purple. The closest named color is Amethyst Show. In RGB it is rgb(184, 153, 205), in HSL hsl(275.77, 34.21%, 70.2%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.86% 0.08111 311.366).

### What colors go well with #b899cd?

The complementary color of #b899cd is #95b27d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9ea2da and #cb93b6. The triadic partners are #c89f6e and #65b8b4.

### Is white or black text more readable on #b899cd?

Black text reads better on #b899cd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 and black gives 8.48:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #b899cd a warm or cool color?

#b899cd is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 311 degrees, its lightness 72.9% and its chroma 0.081.