Dreamy Candy Forest color: hex code #B195E4
Dreamy Candy Forest has the hex code #B195E4. It is a light, moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 58.4% green and 89.4% blue (177, 149, 228).
Its hue angle is 261°, with 59% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.29:1).
Dreamy Candy Forest (#B195E4) color codes
| HEX | #B195E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 149, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 58.4%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(261, 59%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(261, 35%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 35%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.86, 26.33, -36.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.86, 44.78, 306.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.879, 36.443, 78.159) | |
| Decimal | 11638244 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dreamy Candy Forest, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B195E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B195E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B195E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#82a2e7Protanopia
no red cones#87a2e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8a2b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b195e4; }
.text { color: #b195e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b195e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 149 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b195e4, #d895e4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Wisteria.
See #B195E4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B195E4?
- #B195E4 is a light, moderate violet known as Dreamy Candy Forest. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dreamy Candy Forest?
- The RGB value is 177, 149, 228: 177 red, 149 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dreamy Candy Forest?
- The complementary color is #C8E495, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B195E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.29:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.