#B173A4

#B173A4

Overview

#B173A4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 115, 164, in HSL 312.6°, 28.4%, 57.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.0%, 7.3%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B173A4

RGB

177, 115, 164

HSL

312.6, 28.4%, 57.3%

HSV

312.6, 35.0%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.0%, 7.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6366 0.1016 334.6

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: #B173A4;
color: #B173A4;
border-color: #B173A4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.58:1

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 #B173A4?

RGB(177, 115, 164) · HSL(312.6, 28.4%, 57.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.0%, 7.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B173A4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.58:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B173A4?

Use 000000 text on a #B173A4 background; contrast on black is 5.86:1.