#B592AC color
The hex color #B592AC is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71% red, 57.3% green and 67.5% blue (181, 146, 172).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 19% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 5% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.67:1).
#B592AC color codes
| HEX | #B592AC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 146, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71%, 57.3%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 19%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 19%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 5%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.45, 17.58, -8.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.45, 19.58, 333.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.781, 33.361, 43.524) | |
| Decimal | 11899564 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B592AC, 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 #B592AC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B592AC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.67:1 | 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 #B592AC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9299adProtanopia
no red cones#9a9eabDeuteranopia
no green cones#b9939bTritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b592ac; }
.text { color: #b592ac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b592ac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(181 146 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b592ac, #b5929b); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #B592AC?
- #B592AC is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B592AC?
- The RGB value is 181, 146, 172: 181 red, 146 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B592AC?
- The complementary color is #92B59B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B592AC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.67:1 and white text 2.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.