#B116CD

#B116CD

Overview

#B116CD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 22, 205, in HSL 290.8°, 80.6%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 13.7%, 89.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B116CD

RGB

177, 22, 205

HSL

290.8, 80.6%, 44.5%

HSV

290.8, 89.3%, 80.4%

CMYK

13.7%, 89.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.558 0.2569 320.3

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: #B116CD;
color: #B116CD;
border-color: #B116CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B116CD?

RGB(177, 22, 205) · HSL(290.8, 80.6%, 44.5%) · CMYK(13.7%, 89.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%)

Does #B116CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B116CD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B116CD background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.