#B38ECE

Color Details

HEX
#B38ECE
RGB
rgb(179, 142, 206)
HSL
hsl(275, 40%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 31%, 0%, 19%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b38ece
Contrast 7.68:1 AAA
White on #b38ece
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail
#b38ece on Black
Contrast 7.68:1 AAA
#b38ece on White
Contrast 2.74:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2a5d8
#d1bbe2
#e1d2eb
#8f72a5
#6b557c
#483952

Complement & Analogous

#a8ce8d
#ce8dc9
#928dce

Triadic

#ceb38d
#8dceb3

Monochrome

#483952 #6b557c #b38ece #d1bbe2 #e1d2eb #f0e8f5

Analogous

#928dce #b3afdd #b38ece #d8a4d4 #ce8dc9 #a571a1

Complementary Mix

#6b557c #b38ece #d1bbe2 #a8ce8d #c6dfb5 #6d865c

Nearby Colors

#b38ecd
#b38ecf
#b38ebe
#b38ede

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About #B38ECE

#B38ECE converts to RGB(179, 142, 206) and HSL(275, 40%, 68%). 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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#B38ECE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B38ECE?
RGB: 179, 142, 206. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 142, 206)
Is #B38ECE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B38ECE?
Complement: #a8ce8d.
Does #B38ECE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.74:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.68:1 (AAA (normal text)).