#B165BA

#B165BA

Color Values

HEX

#B165BA

RGB

177, 101, 186

HSL

293.6, 38.1%, 56.3%

HSV

293.6, 45.7%, 72.9%

CMYK

4.8%, 45.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.6235 0.1479 323.2

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: #B165BA;
color: #B165BA;
border-color: #B165BA;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B165BA?

RGB(177, 101, 186) · HSL(293.6, 38.1%, 56.3%) · CMYK(4.8%, 45.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%)

Does #B165BA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.86:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B165BA?

Use 000000 text on a #B165BA background; contrast on black is 5.44:1.