#B175B5

#B175B5

Overview

#B175B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 117, 181, in HSL 296.2°, 30.2%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 35.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B175B5

RGB

177, 117, 181

HSL

296.2, 30.2%, 58.4%

HSV

296.2, 35.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

2.2%, 35.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.647 0.1146 324.6

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: #B175B5;
color: #B175B5;
border-color: #B175B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B175B5?

RGB(177, 117, 181) · HSL(296.2, 30.2%, 58.4%) · CMYK(2.2%, 35.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B175B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B175B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B175B5 background; contrast on black is 6.08:1.