#BA9FB3 color
The hex color #BA9FB3 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 62.4% green and 70.2% blue (186, 159, 179).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 4% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.7:1).
#BA9FB3 color codes
| HEX | #BA9FB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 159, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 62.4%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 15%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 4%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.38, 13.41, -6.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.38, 14.97, 333.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.784, 38.491, 47.92) | |
| Decimal | 12230579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BA9FB3, 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 #BA9FB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BA9FB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.7:1 | 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 #BA9FB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9fa4b4Protanopia
no red cones#a5a8b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bda0a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ba9fb3; }
.text { color: #ba9fb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ba9fb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 159 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ba9fb3, #ba9fa6); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#b39eb5Pastel Purple#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#c1acc3Monet Magic#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#b7a5adFoggy Plum#b090b2Metal Petal
Questions
- What color is #BA9FB3?
- #BA9FB3 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BA9FB3?
- The RGB value is 186, 159, 179: 186 red, 159 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BA9FB3?
- The complementary color is #9FBAA6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BA9FB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.7:1 and white text 2.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.