#B17198

#B17198

Overview

#B17198 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 113, 152, in HSL 323.4°, 29.1%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.2%, 14.1%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17198

RGB

177, 113, 152

HSL

323.4, 29.1%, 56.9%

HSV

323.4, 36.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.2%, 14.1%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6287 0.0955 343.0

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: #B17198;
color: #B17198;
border-color: #B17198;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17198?

RGB(177, 113, 152) · HSL(323.4, 29.1%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.2%, 14.1%, 30.6%)

Does #B17198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17198?

Use 000000 text on a #B17198 background; contrast on black is 5.68:1.