#B16990

#B16990

Overview

#B16990 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 105, 144, in HSL 327.5°, 31.6%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.7%, 18.6%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B16990

RGB

177, 105, 144

HSL

327.5, 31.6%, 55.3%

HSV

327.5, 40.7%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.7%, 18.6%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6122 0.1043 346.9

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: #B16990;
color: #B16990;
border-color: #B16990;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16990?

RGB(177, 105, 144) · HSL(327.5, 31.6%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.7%, 18.6%, 30.6%)

Does #B16990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.97:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16990?

Use 000000 text on a #B16990 background; contrast on black is 5.29:1.