#B38EBC

Color Details

HEX
#B38EBC
RGB
rgb(179, 142, 188)
HSL
hsl(288, 26%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 24%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b38ebc
Contrast 7.51:1 AAA
White on #b38ebc
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail
#b38ebc on Black
Contrast 7.51:1 AAA
#b38ebc on White
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2a5c9
#d1bbd7
#e1d2e4
#8f7296
#6b5571
#48394b

Complement & Analogous

#98bd8f
#bd8faf
#9c8fbd

Triadic

#bdb48f
#8fbdb4

Monochrome

#48394b #6b5571 #b38ebc #d1bbd7 #e1d2e4 #f0e8f2

Analogous

#9c8fbd #bab1d1 #b38ebc #caa5bf #bd8faf #97728c

Complementary Mix

#6b5571 #b38ebc #d1bbd7 #98bd8f #bcd4b6 #637b5d

Nearby Colors

#b38ebb
#b38ebd
#b38eac
#b38ecc

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About #B38EBC

#B38EBC converts to RGB(179, 142, 188) and HSL(288, 26%, 65%). 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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#B38EBC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B38EBC?
RGB: 179, 142, 188. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 142, 188)
Is #B38EBC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B38EBC?
Complement: #98bd8f.
Does #B38EBC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.80:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.51:1 (AAA (normal text)).