#B15BA5

#B15BA5

Color Values

HEX

#B15BA5

RGB

177, 91, 165

HSL

308.4, 35.5%, 52.5%

HSV

308.4, 48.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.6%, 6.8%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5988 0.1452 332.7

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: #B15BA5;
color: #B15BA5;
border-color: #B15BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B15BA5?

RGB(177, 91, 165) · HSL(308.4, 35.5%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.6%, 6.8%, 30.6%)

Does #B15BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B15BA5?

Use 000000 text on a #B15BA5 background; contrast on black is 4.91:1.