#B165BE

#B165BE

Color Values

HEX

#B165BE

RGB

177, 101, 190

HSL

291.2, 40.6%, 57.1%

HSV

291.2, 46.8%, 74.5%

CMYK

6.8%, 46.8%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6254 0.152 321.6

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: #B165BE;
color: #B165BE;
border-color: #B165BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B165BE?

RGB(177, 101, 190) · HSL(291.2, 40.6%, 57.1%) · CMYK(6.8%, 46.8%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #B165BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B165BE?

Use 000000 text on a #B165BE background; contrast on black is 5.47:1.