#B59BDD

Color Details

HEX
#B59BDD
RGB
rgb(181, 155, 221)
HSL
hsl(264, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 30%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.70:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b59bdd
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA
White on #b59bdd
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
#b59bdd on Black
Contrast 8.70:1 AAA
#b59bdd on White
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c4afe4
#d3c3eb
#e1d7f1
#917cb1
#6d5d85
#483e58

Complement & Analogous

#c3dd9c
#d79cdd
#9ca3dd

Triadic

#ddb69c
#9cddb6

Monochrome

#483e58 #6d5d85 #b59bdd #d3c3eb #e1d7f1 #f0ebf8

Analogous

#9ca3dd #babfe7 #b59bdd #dfb0e4 #d79cdd #ac7db1

Complementary Mix

#6d5d85 #b59bdd #d3c3eb #c3dd9c #d8e9bf #7f9065

Nearby Colors

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#b59bed

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About #B59BDD

#B59BDD converts to RGB(181, 155, 221) and HSL(264, 49%, 74%). 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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#B59BDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B59BDD?
RGB: 181, 155, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 155, 221)
Is #B59BDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B59BDD?
Complement: #c3dd9c.
Does #B59BDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.41:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.70:1 (AAA (normal text)).