Color #B59CD3

Color Code #B59CD3

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleLight

Color preview#B59CD3

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#B59CD3

RGB

rgb(181, 156, 211)

HSL

hsl(267.27 38.46% 71.96%)

HSV

hsv(267.27 26.07% 82.75%)

CMYKApproximate

14.22%, 26.07%, 0%, 17.25%

Relative luminance0.38300—1

Contrast with white2.42:1WCAG

Contrast with black8.66:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.42:1

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Readable text sample8.66:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This light Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #B59CD3 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#B59CD3 #BAD39C

Analogous palette

#9C9FD3 #B59CD3 #D09CD3

Triadic palette

#B59CD3 #D3B59C #9CD3B5

Monochrome scale

#221631 #4A2F6A #7148A2 #9B79C3 #C5B1DC #E5DCEF

Complementary#BAD39CView color Inverted#4A632CView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #B59CD3;
  background-color: #B59CD31A;
  border-color: #B59CD3;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #B59CD3?

This color is RGB(181, 156, 211).

What is the HSL value of #B59CD3?

Its value is HSL(267.27°, 38.46%, 71.96%).

Is #B59CD3 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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Suggested palettes

CSS code example

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