#B1789B

#B1789B

Overview

#B1789B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 120, 155, in HSL 323.2°, 26.8%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.2%, 12.4%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1789B

RGB

177, 120, 155

HSL

323.2, 26.8%, 58.2%

HSV

323.2, 32.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.2%, 12.4%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.642 0.085 342.3

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: #B1789B;
color: #B1789B;
border-color: #B1789B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1789B?

RGB(177, 120, 155) · HSL(323.2, 26.8%, 58.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.2%, 12.4%, 30.6%)

Does #B1789B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1789B?

Use 000000 text on a #B1789B background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.