#B1609D

#B1609D

Color Values

HEX

#B1609D

RGB

177, 96, 157

HSL

314.8, 34.2%, 53.5%

HSV

314.8, 45.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.8%, 11.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6028 0.1299 337.1

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: #B1609D;
color: #B1609D;
border-color: #B1609D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1609D?

RGB(177, 96, 157) · HSL(314.8, 34.2%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.8%, 11.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B1609D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1609D?

Use 000000 text on a #B1609D background; contrast on black is 5.03:1.