#B15BA1

#B15BA1

Color Values

HEX

#B15BA1

RGB

177, 91, 161

HSL

311.2, 35.5%, 52.5%

HSV

311.2, 48.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.6%, 9.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.597 0.1418 334.6

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: #B15BA1;
color: #B15BA1;
border-color: #B15BA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B15BA1?

RGB(177, 91, 161) · HSL(311.2, 35.5%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.6%, 9.0%, 30.6%)

Does #B15BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B15BA1?

Use 000000 text on a #B15BA1 background; contrast on black is 4.88:1.