#B16BA8

#B16BA8

Color Values

HEX

#B16BA8

RGB

177, 107, 168

HSL

307.7, 31.0%, 55.7%

HSV

307.7, 39.5%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.5%, 5.1%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6249 0.1198 331.7

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: #B16BA8;
color: #B16BA8;
border-color: #B16BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16BA8?

RGB(177, 107, 168) · HSL(307.7, 31.0%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.5%, 5.1%, 30.6%)

Does #B16BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.79:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16BA8?

Use 000000 text on a #B16BA8 background; contrast on black is 5.54:1.