#B3A6DD

Color Details

HEX
#B3A6DD
RGB
rgb(179, 166, 221)
HSL
hsl(254, 45%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 25%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.42:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3a6dd
Contrast 9.42:1 AAA
White on #b3a6dd
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail
#b3a6dd on Black
Contrast 9.42:1 AAA
#b3a6dd on White
Contrast 2.23:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2b8e4
#d1caeb
#e1dbf1
#8f85b1
#6b6485
#484258

Complement & Analogous

#d0dda6
#cfa6dd
#a6b5dd

Triadic

#ddb3a6
#a6ddb3

Monochrome

#484258 #6b6485 #b3a6dd #d1caeb #e1dbf1 #f0edf8

Analogous

#a6b5dd #c1cbe7 #b3a6dd #d9b8e4 #cfa6dd #a685b1

Complementary Mix

#6b6485 #b3a6dd #d1caeb #d0dda6 #e0e9c5 #87906c

Nearby Colors

#b3a6dc
#b3a6de
#b3a6cd
#b3a6ed

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About #B3A6DD

#B3A6DD converts to RGB(179, 166, 221) and HSL(254, 45%, 76%). 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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#B3A6DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3A6DD?
RGB: 179, 166, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 166, 221)
Is #B3A6DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3A6DD?
Complement: #d0dda6.
Does #B3A6DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.23:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.42:1 (AAA (normal text)).