#B15596

#B15596

Color Values

HEX

#B15596

RGB

177, 85, 150

HSL

317.6, 37.1%, 51.4%

HSV

317.6, 52.0%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.0%, 15.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5837 0.1432 339.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B15596;
color: #B15596;
border-color: #B15596;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B15596?

RGB(177, 85, 150) · HSL(317.6, 37.1%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.0%, 15.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B15596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B15596?

Use 000000 text on a #B15596 background; contrast on black is 4.61:1.