#B649A2 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(182, 73, 162)
HSL:hsl(311, 43%, 50%)
HEX
#B649A2
RGB
182, 73, 162
HSL
311°, 43%, 50%
HSV
311°, 60%, 71%
CMYK
0%, 60%, 11%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

#B649A2

≈ Steel Blue

Reference color cards

Lower ΔE means a closer visual match

Tints & shades

Explore how #B649A2 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#B649A2
10%#A44192
20%#923A82
30%#803372
40%#6D2C61
50%#5B2451
60%#491D41
70%#371631
80%#240F20
90%#120710
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#B649A2
10%#BE5BAC
20%#C56DB5
30%#CC7FBE
40%#D392C7
50%#DBA4D1
60%#E2B6DA
70%#E9C8E3
80%#F0DBEC
90%#F8EDF6
100%#FFFFFF

Common use cases

  • UI component states (hover, active, disabled)
  • Creating depth with shadows and highlights
  • Building consistent color systems

Design system

Design system tip

These variations form the foundation of a cohesive palette. Export them to keep marketing, product, and engineering aligned.

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Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #B649A2.

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How to use

Pick one dominant color, then let supporting hues act as accents for typography, surfaces, and call-to-action buttons.

Why it matters

Balanced harmonies communicate intent—calm, energetic, premium—without overwhelming your layout.

Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Best for

High-impact CTAs, logos, and hero sections

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Best for

Nature-inspired, calming dashboards

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Best for

Playful branding and editorial layouts

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Best for

Illustrations and marketing experiments

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Best for

Minimalist interfaces and premium UI states

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #B649A2 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#B649A2
Contrast ratio4.46:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#B649A2
Contrast ratio4.70:1
WCAG levelAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#B649A2
Contrast ratio4.70:1
WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #B649A2 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #B649A2 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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