#B16BA6

#B16BA6

Color Values

HEX

#B16BA6

RGB

177, 107, 166

HSL

309.4, 31.0%, 55.7%

HSV

309.4, 39.5%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.5%, 6.2%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.624 0.118 332.8

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: #B16BA6;
color: #B16BA6;
border-color: #B16BA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16BA6?

RGB(177, 107, 166) · HSL(309.4, 31.0%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.5%, 6.2%, 30.6%)

Does #B16BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16BA6?

Use 000000 text on a #B16BA6 background; contrast on black is 5.52:1.