#B17C9C

#B17C9C

Overview

#B17C9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 124, 156, in HSL 323.8°, 25.4%, 59.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.9%, 11.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17C9C

RGB

177, 124, 156

HSL

323.8, 25.4%, 59.0%

HSV

323.8, 29.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.9%, 11.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6496 0.0784 342.6

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: #B17C9C;
color: #B17C9C;
border-color: #B17C9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17C9C?

RGB(177, 124, 156) · HSL(323.8, 25.4%, 59.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.9%, 11.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B17C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17C9C?

Use 000000 text on a #B17C9C background; contrast on black is 6.23:1.