#B17997

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17997?

RGB(177, 121, 151), HSL(327.9, 26.4%, 58.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 31.6%, 14.7%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #B17997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B17997 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 121, 151, in HSL 327.9°, 26.4%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.6%, 14.7%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17997

RGB

177, 121, 151

HSL

327.9, 26.4%, 58.4%

HSV

327.9, 31.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.6%, 14.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6424 0.0803 346.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 4

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.