#B170A8

#B170A8

Overview

#B170A8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 112, 168, in HSL 308.3°, 29.4%, 56.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.7%, 5.1%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#B170A8

RGB

177, 112, 168

HSL

308.3, 29.4%, 56.7%

HSV

308.3, 36.7%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.7%, 5.1%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6331 0.1108 331.9

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: #B170A8;
color: #B170A8;
border-color: #B170A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B170A8?

RGB(177, 112, 168) · HSL(308.3, 29.4%, 56.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.7%, 5.1%, 30.6%)

Does #B170A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B170A8?

Use 000000 text on a #B170A8 background; contrast on black is 5.75:1.