#b8a9db color: Grape Illusion
#b8a9db is rgb(184, 169, 219) in RGB and oklch(76.458% 0.07228 298.422) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- Dusty
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- ≈ Lilac
- indigo-300
- Black 14%
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About #b8a9db
#b8a9db is a dusty light violet color. In OKLCH it has 76.5% lightness, 0.072 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.16:1 contrast and black text 9.74:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Grape Illusion (#b4a6d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #b8a9db mixed with white
Darker: #b8a9db mixed with black
Calmer: #b8a9db with less saturation
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Questions about #b8a9db
What color is #b8a9db?
#b8a9db is dusty light violet. The closest named color is Grape Illusion. In RGB it is rgb(184, 169, 219), in HSL hsl(258, 40.98%, 76.08%) and in OKLCH oklch(76.458% 0.07228 298.422).
What colors go well with #b8a9db?
The complementary color of #b8a9db is #aeb985. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9fb1e1 and #cda3ca. The triadic partners are #d6a885 and #7ec2b3.
Is white or black text more readable on #b8a9db?
Black text reads better on #b8a9db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 and black gives 9.74:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b8a9db a warm or cool color?
#b8a9db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 76.5% and its chroma 0.072.