#B16DA1

#B16DA1

Color Values

HEX

#B16DA1

RGB

177, 109, 161

HSL

314.1, 30.4%, 56.1%

HSV

314.1, 38.4%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.4%, 9.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6253 0.11 336.0

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: #B16DA1;
color: #B16DA1;
border-color: #B16DA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16DA1?

RGB(177, 109, 161) · HSL(314.1, 30.4%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.4%, 9.0%, 30.6%)

Does #B16DA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.77:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16DA1?

Use 000000 text on a #B16DA1 background; contrast on black is 5.57:1.