#B172A4

#B172A4

Overview

#B172A4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 114, 164, in HSL 312.4°, 28.8%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 7.3%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B172A4

RGB

177, 114, 164

HSL

312.4, 28.8%, 57.1%

HSV

312.4, 35.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 7.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6349 0.1035 334.5

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: #B172A4;
color: #B172A4;
border-color: #B172A4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B172A4?

RGB(177, 114, 164) · HSL(312.4, 28.8%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 7.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B172A4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B172A4?

Use 000000 text on a #B172A4 background; contrast on black is 5.81:1.