#B16CB4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16CB4?

RGB(177, 108, 180), HSL(297.5, 32.4%, 56.5%), CMYK(1.7%, 40.0%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B16CB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.7:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B16CB4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 108, 180, in HSL 297.5°, 32.4%, 56.5%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 40.0%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B16CB4

RGB

177, 108, 180

HSL

297.5, 32.4%, 56.5%

HSV

297.5, 40.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.7%, 40.0%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6317 0.1297 325.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.