#B8478E color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(184, 71, 142)

HSL:hsl(322, 44%, 50%)

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HEX

#B8478E

RGB

184, 71, 142

HSL

322°, 44%, 50%

HSV

322°, 61%, 72%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 23%, 28%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#B8478E

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #B8478E 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%#B8478E

10%#A54080

20%#933972

30%#813264

40%#6E2B55

50%#5C2447

60%#491D39

70%#37152B

80%#250E1C

90%#12070E

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#B8478E

10%#BF5A9A

20%#C66CA5

30%#CD7EB0

40%#D491BB

50%#DBA3C7

60%#E2B6D2

70%#EAC8DD

80%#F1DAE8

90%#F8EDF4

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #B8478E.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #B8478E 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#B8478E

Contrast ratio4.33:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#B8478E

Contrast ratio4.85:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#B8478E

Contrast ratio4.85:1

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.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #B8478E appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #B8478E 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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