#B9A1DD

Color Details

HEX
#B9A1DD
RGB
rgb(185, 161, 221)
HSL
hsl(264, 47%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 27%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9a1dd
Contrast 9.20:1 AAA
White on #b9a1dd
Contrast 2.28:1 Fail
#b9a1dd on Black
Contrast 9.20:1 AAA
#b9a1dd on White
Contrast 2.28:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7b4e4
#d5c7eb
#e3d9f1
#9481b1
#6f6185
#4a4058

Complement & Analogous

#c5dda1
#d7a1dd
#a1a7dd

Triadic

#ddb9a1
#a1ddb9

Monochrome

#4a4058 #6f6185 #b9a1dd #d5c7eb #e3d9f1 #f1ecf8

Analogous

#a1a7dd #bdc1e7 #b9a1dd #dfb4e4 #d7a1dd #ac81b1

Complementary Mix

#6f6185 #b9a1dd #d5c7eb #c5dda1 #d9e9c2 #809069

Nearby Colors

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About #B9A1DD

#B9A1DD converts to RGB(185, 161, 221) and HSL(264, 47%, 75%). 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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#B9A1DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9A1DD?
RGB: 185, 161, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 161, 221)
Is #B9A1DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9A1DD?
Complement: #c5dda1.
Does #B9A1DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.28:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.20:1 (AAA (normal text)).