#B16397

#B16397

Color Values

HEX

#B16397

RGB

177, 99, 151

HSL

320.0, 33.3%, 54.1%

HSV

320.0, 44.1%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 44.1%, 14.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6051 0.1198 341.0

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: #B16397;
color: #B16397;
border-color: #B16397;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16397?

RGB(177, 99, 151) · HSL(320.0, 33.3%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 44.1%, 14.7%, 30.6%)

Does #B16397 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16397?

Use 000000 text on a #B16397 background; contrast on black is 5.1:1.