#B172B8

#B172B8

Overview

#B172B8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 114, 184, in HSL 294.0°, 33.0%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 38.0%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B172B8

RGB

177, 114, 184

HSL

294.0, 33.0%, 58.4%

HSV

294.0, 38.0%, 72.2%

CMYK

3.8%, 38.0%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6433 0.1231 323.3

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: #B172B8;
color: #B172B8;
border-color: #B172B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B172B8?

RGB(177, 114, 184) · HSL(294.0, 33.0%, 58.4%) · CMYK(3.8%, 38.0%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B172B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.52:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B172B8?

Use 000000 text on a #B172B8 background; contrast on black is 5.97:1.