#B165AA

#B165AA

Overview

#B165AA is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 101, 170, in HSL 305.5°, 32.8%, 54.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.9%, 4.0%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B165AA

RGB

177, 101, 170

HSL

305.5, 32.8%, 54.5%

HSV

305.5, 42.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.9%, 4.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6161 0.1324 330.5

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: #B165AA;
color: #B165AA;
border-color: #B165AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B165AA?

RGB(177, 101, 170) · HSL(305.5, 32.8%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.9%, 4.0%, 30.6%)

Does #B165AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B165AA?

Use 000000 text on a #B165AA background; contrast on black is 5.31:1.