#B165B7

#B165B7

Overview

#B165B7 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 101, 183, in HSL 295.6°, 36.3%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 3.3%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 28.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B165B7

RGB

177, 101, 183

HSL

295.6, 36.3%, 55.7%

HSV

295.6, 44.8%, 71.8%

CMYK

3.3%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.6221 0.1449 324.4

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: #B165B7;
color: #B165B7;
border-color: #B165B7;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B165B7?

RGB(177, 101, 183) · HSL(295.6, 36.3%, 55.7%) · CMYK(3.3%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 28.2%)

Does #B165B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B165B7?

Use 000000 text on a #B165B7 background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.