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#BB9FDE

#BB9FDE
Conversions
HEX#BB9FDE
RGBrgb(187, 159, 222)
HSLhsl(267, 49%, 75%)
HSVhsv(267, 28%, 87%)
CMYKcmyk(16%, 28%, 0%, 13%)
Copy CSS
color: #bb9fde; /* rgb */ color: rgb(187, 159, 222); /* hsl */ color: hsl(267, 49%, 75%);
Contrast
On white2.30 : 1
On ink black8.32 : 1

About #BB9FDE

#BB9FDE is the hex color #BB9FDE, which translates to rgb(187, 159, 222) in RGB and hsl(267, 49%, 75%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 267 degrees, with a saturation of 49 percent and a lightness of 75 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a light shade.

Using #BB9FDE in a design

Text placed directly on #BB9FDE is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #BB9FDE

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #BB9FDE for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #BB9FDE

  • HEX: #BB9FDE
  • RGB: rgb(187, 159, 222)
  • HSL: hsl(267, 49%, 75%)
  • HSV: hsv(267, 28%, 87%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(16%, 28%, 0%, 13%)

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