#B1729C

#B1729C

Overview

#B1729C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 114, 156, in HSL 320.0°, 28.8%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 11.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1729C

RGB

177, 114, 156

HSL

320.0, 28.8%, 57.1%

HSV

320.0, 35.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 11.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6319 0.0967 340.1

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: #B1729C;
color: #B1729C;
border-color: #B1729C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1729C?

RGB(177, 114, 156) · HSL(320.0, 28.8%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 11.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B1729C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B1729C?

Use 000000 text on a #B1729C background; contrast on black is 5.76:1.