#B890BC color
The hex color #B890BC is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 56.5% green and 73.7% blue (184, 144, 188).
Its hue angle is 295°, with 25% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is La la Love (#BF90BB), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.75:1).
#B890BC color codes
| HEX | #B890BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 144, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 56.5%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(295, 25%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(295, 23%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 23%, 0%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.78, 22.78, -17.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.78, 28.48, 323.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.816, 33.769, 52.04) | |
| Decimal | 12095676 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B890BC, 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 #B890BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B890BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.75:1 | 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 #B890BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c9abeProtanopia
no red cones#959fbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ba949fTritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b890bc; }
.text { color: #b890bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b890bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 144 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b890bc, #bc90aa); }
Similar colors
#bf90bbLa la Love#bf8fc4Violaceous#b090b2Metal Petal#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#bf91b2Mauve Magic#cb99c9Pastel Violet#b090c7Fleur-De-Lis#bb9ecdTurnip Crown
Closest common color name: Lilac.
Questions
- What color is #B890BC?
- #B890BC is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color La la Love. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B890BC?
- The RGB value is 184, 144, 188: 184 red, 144 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B890BC?
- The complementary color is #94BC90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B890BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.75:1 and white text 2.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.