#B172BD

#B172BD

Color Values

HEX

#B172BD

RGB

177, 114, 189

HSL

290.4, 36.2%, 59.4%

HSV

290.4, 39.7%, 74.1%

CMYK

6.3%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6456 0.1284 321.0

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: #B172BD;
color: #B172BD;
border-color: #B172BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.01:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B172BD?

RGB(177, 114, 189) · HSL(290.4, 36.2%, 59.4%) · CMYK(6.3%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B172BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B172BD?

Use 000000 text on a #B172BD background; contrast on black is 6.01:1.