#B9A1E3

Color Details

HEX
#B9A1E3
RGB
rgb(185, 161, 227)
HSL
hsl(262, 54%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 29%, 0%, 11%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9a1e3
Contrast 9.27:1 AAA
White on #b9a1e3
Contrast 2.27:1 Fail
#b9a1e3 on Black
Contrast 9.27:1 AAA
#b9a1e3 on White
Contrast 2.27:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7b4e9
#d5c7ee
#e3d9f4
#9481b6
#6f6188
#4a405b

Complement & Analogous

#cbe3a1
#daa1e3
#a1aae3

Triadic

#e3b9a1
#a1e3b9

Monochrome

#4a405b #6f6188 #b9a1e3 #d5c7ee #e3d9f4 #f1ecf9

Analogous

#a1aae3 #bdc4eb #b9a1e3 #e1b4e9 #daa1e3 #ae81b6

Complementary Mix

#6f6188 #b9a1e3 #d5c7ee #cbe3a1 #ddedc2 #849469

Nearby Colors

#b9a1e2
#b9a1e4
#b9a1d3
#b9a1f3

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About #B9A1E3

#B9A1E3 converts to RGB(185, 161, 227) and HSL(262, 54%, 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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#B9A1E3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9A1E3?
RGB: 185, 161, 227. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 161, 227)
Is #B9A1E3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9A1E3?
Complement: #cbe3a1.
Does #B9A1E3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.27:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.27:1 (AAA (normal text)).