#B497AD Color Information

Hex color code: #B497AD

The hex color #B497AD is a balanced magenta with RGB values of (180, 151, 173) and HSL of (314°, 16%, 65%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#B497AD

RGB

180, 151, 173

HSL

314°, 16%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 4%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B497AD;
background-color: #B497AD;
border-color: #B497AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B497AD;
border: 2px solid #B497AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B497AD]
text-[#B497AD]
border-[#B497AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B497AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B497AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B497AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B497AD; 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 #B497AD; background-color: #B497AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B497AD20; border-left: 4px solid #B497AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B497AD; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B497AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

180, 151, 173

Red: 180 / Green: 151 / Blue: 173

HSL

314°, 16%, 65%

Hue: 314° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 4%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 29%

What color is #B497AD?

#B497AD is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

97B49E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B497AD to RGB:

rgb(180, 151, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B497AD to HSL:

hsl(314, 16%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B497AD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 4%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle magenta tone, #B497AD has RGB (180, 151, 173) and HSL (314°, 16%, 65%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B497AD is #97B49E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC97B4.

Use #B497AD in CSS: color: #B497AD or background-color: #B497AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B497AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B497AD?

#B497AD is a subtle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #B497AD?

#B497AD in RGB is (180, 151, 173) - 180 red, 151 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #B497AD in CSS?

Use #B497AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B497AD?

#97B49E (complementary), #AC97B4 (analogous), and #946B8A (lighter shade) work well with #B497AD.