#B1799D

#B1799D

Overview

#B1799D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 121, 157, in HSL 321.4°, 26.4%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.6%, 11.3%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1799D

RGB

177, 121, 157

HSL

321.4, 26.4%, 58.4%

HSV

321.4, 31.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.6%, 11.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6445 0.0847 340.9

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: #B1799D;
color: #B1799D;
border-color: #B1799D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1799D?

RGB(177, 121, 157) · HSL(321.4, 26.4%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 31.6%, 11.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B1799D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B1799D?

Use 000000 text on a #B1799D background; contrast on black is 6.09:1.