#B191AF
Lilac · light warm pink
About #B191AF
#B191AF is a muted, light shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 69% red, 57% green and 69% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 1% yellow and 31% black. Its overall feel is warm.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Lilac (ΔE 8.4); Thistle comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #91B193 — a sage tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use light tones like #B191AF for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Put black text on top of it — 7.54:1, a WCAG AAA pass.
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #B191AF?
#B191AF is a muted, light shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 69% red, 57% green and 69% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 1% yellow and 31% black. Its overall feel is warm.
›What text colour should I use on #B191AF?
Use black text. Black on #B191AF has a contrast ratio of 7.54:1 (AAA).
›What colours go with #B191AF?
Its complementary colour is #91B193, and analogous partners are #A391B1 and #B1919F.