#B172AA

#B172AA

Overview

#B172AA is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 114, 170, in HSL 306.7°, 28.8%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 4.0%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#B172AA

RGB

177, 114, 170

HSL

306.7, 28.8%, 57.1%

HSV

306.7, 35.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 4.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6373 0.109 330.8

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: #B172AA;
color: #B172AA;
border-color: #B172AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

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 #B172AA?

RGB(177, 114, 170) · HSL(306.7, 28.8%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 4.0%, 30.6%)

Does #B172AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B172AA?

Use 000000 text on a #B172AA background; contrast on black is 5.86:1.