#B16997

#B16997

Color Values

HEX

#B16997

RGB

177, 105, 151

HSL

321.7, 31.6%, 55.3%

HSV

321.7, 40.7%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.7%, 14.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6148 0.1092 342.0

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: #B16997;
color: #B16997;
border-color: #B16997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.34:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16997?

RGB(177, 105, 151) · HSL(321.7, 31.6%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.7%, 14.7%, 30.6%)

Does #B16997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.93:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16997?

Use 000000 text on a #B16997 background; contrast on black is 5.34:1.