#B16AA9

#B16AA9

Overview

#B16AA9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 106, 169, in HSL 306.8Β°, 31.3%, 55.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.1%, 4.5%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B16AA9

RGB

177, 106, 169

HSL

306.8, 31.3%, 55.5%

HSV

306.8, 40.1%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.1%, 4.5%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6237 0.1226 331.1

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: #B16AA9;
color: #B16AA9;
border-color: #B16AA9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16AA9?

RGB(177, 106, 169) · HSL(306.8, 31.3%, 55.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.1%, 4.5%, 30.6%)

Does #B16AA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16AA9?

Use 000000 text on a #B16AA9 background; contrast on black is 5.5:1.