#B165A9

#B165A9

Overview

#B165A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 101, 169, in HSL 306.3Β°, 32.8%, 54.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.9%, 4.5%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B165A9

RGB

177, 101, 169

HSL

306.3, 32.8%, 54.5%

HSV

306.3, 42.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.9%, 4.5%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6157 0.1315 331.0

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: #B165A9;
color: #B165A9;
border-color: #B165A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B165A9?

RGB(177, 101, 169) · HSL(306.3, 32.8%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.9%, 4.5%, 30.6%)

Does #B165A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B165A9?

Use 000000 text on a #B165A9 background; contrast on black is 5.3:1.