Violet Whimsy Color – #b48bb8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Violet Whimsy color hex code is #b48bb8, and it is composed of 71% red, 55% green and 72% blue.
Violet Whimsy is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Violet Whimsy color (#b48bb8) against dark backgrounds.

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Violet Whimsy Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Violet Whimsy:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b48bb8 |
| RGB | rgb(180,139,184) |
| HSL | hsl(295,24.1%,63.3%) |
| CMYK | 2, 24, 0, 28 |
| HSV | 295, 24, 72 |
| RGB % | 71, 55, 72 |
| XYZ | 36.7, 31.6, 49.5 |
| LAB | 63, 23.4, -17.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 7.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
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