#B15997

#B15997

Color Values

HEX

#B15997

RGB

177, 89, 151

HSL

317.7, 36.1%, 52.2%

HSV

317.7, 49.7%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 14.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5898 0.1372 339.7

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: #B15997;
color: #B15997;
border-color: #B15997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B15997?

RGB(177, 89, 151) · HSL(317.7, 36.1%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 14.7%, 30.6%)

Does #B15997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.43:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B15997?

Use 000000 text on a #B15997 background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.