#B0179D

#B0179D

Overview

#B0179D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 23, 157, in HSL 307.5°, 76.9%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.9%, 10.8%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B0179D

RGB

176, 23, 157

HSL

307.5, 76.9%, 39.0%

HSV

307.5, 86.9%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.9%, 10.8%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5268 0.2223 334.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B0179D;
color: #B0179D;
border-color: #B0179D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0179D?

RGB(176, 23, 157) · HSL(307.5, 76.9%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.9%, 10.8%, 31.0%)

Does #B0179D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0179D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0179D background; contrast on black is 3.46:1.