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#B195CB color code is #B195CB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b195cb.

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#B195CB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B195CB is 0.3515. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.61:1 against white and 8.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B195CB on white2.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B195CB on black8.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B195CB2.61:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B195CB8.03:1AAA

#B195CB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B195CB?+
The hex code for #B195CB is #B195CB. In RGB it's rgb(177, 149, 203), and in HSL it's hsl(271, 34%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #B195CB?+
#B195CB in RGB is (177, 149, 203). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 149, 203).
What is the CMYK value of #B195CB?+
#B195CB converts to CMYK(13%, 27%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B195CB.
Is #b195cb a warm or cool color?+
#B195CB (#B195CB) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 271° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b195cb belong to?+
#B195CB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 271°, 34%, 69% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b195cb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B195CB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.61:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b195cb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B195CB (#B195CB) is 4413 C Lavender Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B195CB in design

Practical guidance for using #b195cb (#B195CB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B195CB (#B195CB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B195CB (#B195CB) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B195CB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B195CB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.