#B68AA6 color
The hex color #B68AA6 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 54.1% green and 65.1% blue (182, 138, 166).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 23% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 9% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.18:1).
#B68AA6 color codes
| HEX | #B68AA6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 138, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 54.1%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 23%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 24%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 9%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.4, 21.33, -8.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.4, 22.88, 338.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.262, 30.876, 40.171) | |
| Decimal | 11963046 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B68AA6, 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 #B68AA6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B68AA6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.18:1 | 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 #B68AA6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c93a7Protanopia
no red cones#9699a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bb8b93Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b68aa6; }
.text { color: #b68aa6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b68aa6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 138 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b68aa6, #b68a90); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#bf91b2Mauve Magic#b090b2Metal Petal#c88ca4Pinch Me#bf90bbLa la Love#b97da8Romanov Mauve#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#ca83a7Moonlight Mauve
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #B68AA6?
- #B68AA6 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B68AA6?
- The RGB value is 182, 138, 166: 182 red, 138 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B68AA6?
- The complementary color is #8AB69A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B68AA6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.18:1 and white text 2.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.