#B29CEC

Color Details

HEX
#B29CEC
RGB
rgb(178, 156, 236)
HSL
hsl(257, 68%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 34%, 0%, 7%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.86:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b29cec
Contrast 8.86:1 AAA
White on #b29cec
Contrast 2.37:1 Fail
#b29cec on Black
Contrast 8.86:1 AAA
#b29cec on White
Contrast 2.37:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c1b0f0
#d1c4f4
#e0d7f7
#8e7dbd
#6b5e8e
#473e5e

Complement & Analogous

#d6ec9c
#db9cec
#9caeec

Triadic

#ecb39c
#9cecb3

Monochrome

#473e5e #6b5e8e #b29cec #d1c4f4 #e0d7f7 #f0ebfb

Analogous

#9caeec #bac6f2 #b29cec #e2b0f0 #db9cec #af7dbd

Complementary Mix

#6b5e8e #b29cec #d1c4f4 #d6ec9c #e4f3bf #8b9965

Nearby Colors

#b29ceb
#b29ced
#b29cdc
#b29cfc

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About #B29CEC

#B29CEC converts to RGB(178, 156, 236) and HSL(257, 68%, 77%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B29CEC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B29CEC?
RGB: 178, 156, 236. Copy as CSS: rgb(178, 156, 236)
Is #B29CEC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B29CEC?
Complement: #d6ec9c.
Does #B29CEC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.37:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.86:1 (AAA (normal text)).