#B171B8

#B171B8

Overview

#B171B8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 113, 184, in HSL 294.1°, 33.3%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 38.6%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B171B8

RGB

177, 113, 184

HSL

294.1, 33.3%, 58.2%

HSV

294.1, 38.6%, 72.2%

CMYK

3.8%, 38.6%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6416 0.1249 323.4

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: #B171B8;
color: #B171B8;
border-color: #B171B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B171B8?

RGB(177, 113, 184) · HSL(294.1, 33.3%, 58.2%) · CMYK(3.8%, 38.6%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B171B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B171B8?

Use 000000 text on a #B171B8 background; contrast on black is 5.92:1.