#B79FBB

Color Details

HEX
#B79FBB
RGB
rgb(183, 159, 187)
HSL
hsl(291, 17%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 15%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.69:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b79fbb
Contrast 8.69:1 AAA
White on #b79fbb
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail
#b79fbb on Black
Contrast 8.69:1 AAA
#b79fbb on White
Contrast 2.42:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c5b2c9
#d4c5d6
#e2d9e4
#927f96
#6e5f70
#49404b

Complement & Analogous

#a4bba0
#bf9bb3
#a89bbf

Triadic

#bbb7a0
#a0bbb7

Monochrome

#49404b #6e5f70 #b79fbb #d4c5d6 #e2d9e4 #f1ecf1

Analogous

#a89bbf #c2b9d2 #b79fbb #ccafc2 #bf9bb3 #997c8f

Complementary Mix

#6e5f70 #b79fbb #d4c5d6 #a4bba0 #c4d3c1 #6b7a68

Nearby Colors

#b79fba
#b79fbc
#b79fab
#b79fcb

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About #B79FBB

#B79FBB converts to RGB(183, 159, 187) and HSL(291, 17%, 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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#B79FBB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B79FBB?
RGB: 183, 159, 187. Copy as CSS: rgb(183, 159, 187)
Is #B79FBB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B79FBB?
Complement: #a4bba0.
Does #B79FBB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.42:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.69:1 (AAA (normal text)).