#BE9AB0 color
The hex color #BE9AB0 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.5% red, 60.4% green and 69% blue (190, 154, 176).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 22% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.44:1).
#BE9AB0 color codes
| HEX | #BE9AB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(190, 154, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.5%, 60.4%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 22%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 19%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.42, 17.06, -6.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.42, 18.21, 339.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.627, 37.194, 46.105) | |
| Decimal | 12491440 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BE9AB0, 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 #BE9AB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BE9AB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.44:1 | 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 #BE9AB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9ba1b1Protanopia
no red cones#a3a6afDeuteranopia
no green cones#c39aa1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a4a4a4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #be9ab0; }
.text { color: #be9ab0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #be9ab0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(190 154 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #be9ab0, #be9a9e); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#bf91b2Mauve Magic#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#b39eb5Pastel Purple#af8ba8Voila!#d198b5Exotic Lilac
Questions
- What color is #BE9AB0?
- #BE9AB0 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BE9AB0?
- The RGB value is 190, 154, 176: 190 red, 154 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BE9AB0?
- The complementary color is #9ABEA8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BE9AB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.44:1 and white text 2.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.