#B170B6

#B170B6

Overview

#B170B6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 112, 182, in HSL 295.7°, 32.4%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 2.7%, 38.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B170B6

RGB

177, 112, 182

HSL

295.7, 32.4%, 57.6%

HSV

295.7, 38.5%, 71.4%

CMYK

2.7%, 38.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.6391 0.1246 324.4

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: #B170B6;
color: #B170B6;
border-color: #B170B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B170B6?

RGB(177, 112, 182) · HSL(295.7, 32.4%, 57.6%) · CMYK(2.7%, 38.5%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #B170B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.58:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B170B6?

Use 000000 text on a #B170B6 background; contrast on black is 5.86:1.