#B171B0

#B171B0

Overview

#B171B0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 113, 176, in HSL 300.9°, 29.1%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.2%, 0.6%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B171B0

RGB

177, 113, 176

HSL

300.9, 29.1%, 56.9%

HSV

300.9, 36.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.2%, 0.6%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6382 0.1167 327.4

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: #B171B0;
color: #B171B0;
border-color: #B171B0;
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 #B171B0?

RGB(177, 113, 176) · HSL(300.9, 29.1%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.2%, 0.6%, 30.6%)

Does #B171B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B171B0?

Use 000000 text on a #B171B0 background; contrast on black is 5.86:1.