#B16FA2

#B16FA2

Color Values

HEX

#B16FA2

RGB

177, 111, 162

HSL

313.6, 29.7%, 56.5%

HSV

313.6, 37.3%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.3%, 8.5%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6291 0.1072 335.5

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: #B16FA2;
color: #B16FA2;
border-color: #B16FA2;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B16FA2?

RGB(177, 111, 162) · HSL(313.6, 29.7%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.3%, 8.5%, 30.6%)

Does #B16FA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B16FA2?

Use 000000 text on a #B16FA2 background; contrast on black is 5.66:1.