#B38BBD

Color Details

HEX
#B38BBD
RGB
rgb(179, 139, 189)
HSL
hsl(288, 27%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b38bbd
Contrast 7.34:1 AAA
White on #b38bbd
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail
#b38bbd on Black
Contrast 7.34:1 AAA
#b38bbd on White
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2a2ca
#d1b9d7
#e1d1e5
#8f6f97
#6b5371
#48384c

Complement & Analogous

#94bc8a
#bc8aad
#998abc

Triadic

#bcb28a
#8abcb2

Monochrome

#48384c #6b5371 #b38bbd #d1b9d7 #e1d1e5 #f0e8f2

Analogous

#998abc #b8add0 #b38bbd #c9a1bd #bc8aad #966e8a

Complementary Mix

#6b5371 #b38bbd #d1b9d7 #94bc8a #b9d3b3 #607a5a

Nearby Colors

#b38bbc
#b38bbe
#b38bad
#b38bcd

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About #B38BBD

#B38BBD converts to RGB(179, 139, 189) and HSL(288, 27%, 64%). 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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#B38BBD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B38BBD?
RGB: 179, 139, 189. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 139, 189)
Is #B38BBD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B38BBD?
Complement: #94bc8a.
Does #B38BBD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.86:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.34:1 (AAA (normal text)).