African Violet Color – #b085b7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The African Violet color hex code is #b085b7, and it is composed of 69% red, 52% green and 72% blue.
African Violet is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the African Violet color (#b085b7) against dark backgrounds.

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African Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color African Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b085b7 |
| RGB | rgb(176,133,183) |
| HSL | hsl(292,25.8%,62%) |
| CMYK | 4, 27, 0, 28 |
| HSV | 292, 27, 72 |
| RGB % | 69, 52, 72 |
| XYZ | 34.8, 29.4, 48.6 |
| LAB | 61.1, 25.2, -19.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
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