#B695A8 color
The hex color #B695A8 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 58.4% green and 65.9% blue (182, 149, 168).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 18% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 8% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Classy Mauve (#BB99AA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.85:1).
#B695A8 color codes
| HEX | #B695A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 149, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 58.4%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 18%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 18%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 8%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.17, 15.54, -5.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.17, 16.41, 341.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.106, 34.268, 41.698) | |
| Decimal | 11965864 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B695A8, 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 #B695A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B695A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | 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 #B695A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979ba9Protanopia
no red cones#9ea0a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#bb959bTritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b695a8; }
.text { color: #b695a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b695a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 149 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b695a8, #b69598); }
Similar colors
#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c19fb3Lily#af8ba8Voila!#b39eb5Pastel Purple#bf91b2Mauve Magic#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#b090b2Metal Petal#c2a4c2Novel Lilac
Questions
- What color is #B695A8?
- #B695A8 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Classy Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B695A8?
- The RGB value is 182, 149, 168: 182 red, 149 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B695A8?
- The complementary color is #95B6A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B695A8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.85:1 and white text 2.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.