#B2769C color
The hex color #B2769C is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.8% red, 46.3% green and 61.2% blue (178, 118, 156).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 28% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 12% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Romanov Mauve (#B97DA8), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.96:1).
#B2769C color codes
| HEX | #B2769C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 118, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.8%, 46.3%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 28%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 34%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 34%, 12%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.9, 29.34, -10.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.9, 31.27, 339.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.839, 24.824, 34.613) | |
| Decimal | 11695772 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B2769C, 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 #B2769C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B2769C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.96:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #B2769C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#79839dProtanopia
no red cones#878c9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#b97683Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b2769c; }
.text { color: #b2769c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b2769c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(178 118 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b2769c, #b2767e); }
Similar colors
#b97da8Romanov Mauve#b36b92Je t’aime#a37298Drama Queen#b96d8ePinky Pickle#c973a2Fading Love#ca83a7Moonlight Mauve#bb6688Malevolent Mauve#a97fb1Heart Potion
Closest common color name: Pale Violet Red.
Questions
- What color is #B2769C?
- #B2769C is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Romanov Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B2769C?
- The RGB value is 178, 118, 156: 178 red, 118 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B2769C?
- The complementary color is #76B28C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B2769C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.96:1 and white text 3.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.