#B493AD Color Information

Hex color code: #B493AD

A muted magenta shade, #B493AD appears as (180, 147, 173) in RGB and (313°, 18%, 64%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#B493AD
RGB
180, 147, 173
HSL
313°, 18%, 64%
CMYK
0%, 18%, 4%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B493AD;
background-color: #B493AD;
border-color: #B493AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B493AD;
border: 2px solid #B493AD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B493AD]
text-[#B493AD]
border-[#B493AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B493AD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B493AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B493AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B493AD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B493AD; background-color: #B493AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B493AD20; border-left: 4px solid #B493AD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B493AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B493AD in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

180, 147, 173

Red: 180 / Green: 147 / Blue: 173

HSL

313°, 18%, 64%

Hue: 313° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 4%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 29%

What color is #B493AD?

#B493AD is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B493AD to RGB:

rgb(180, 147, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B493AD to HSL:

hsl(313, 18%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B493AD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 4%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated magenta tone, #B493AD has RGB (180, 147, 173) and HSL (313°, 18%, 64%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B493AD is #93B49A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AA93B4.

Use #B493AD in CSS: color: #B493AD or background-color: #B493AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B493AD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.72:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B493AD?

#B493AD is a understated magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #B493AD?

#B493AD in RGB is (180, 147, 173) - 180 red, 147 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #B493AD in CSS?

Use #B493AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B493AD?

#93B49A (complementary), #AA93B4 (analogous), and #93668A (lighter shade) work well with #B493AD.