#B14996

#B14996

Overview

#B14996 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 73, 150, in HSL 315.6Β°, 41.6%, 49.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 58.8%, 15.3%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B14996

RGB

177, 73, 150

HSL

315.6, 41.6%, 49.0%

HSV

315.6, 58.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.8%, 15.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5676 0.1625 338.9

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: #B14996;
color: #B14996;
border-color: #B14996;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B14996?

RGB(177, 73, 150) · HSL(315.6, 41.6%, 49.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.8%, 15.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B14996 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B14996?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B14996 background; contrast on black is 4.26:1.