#B17D9C

#B17D9C

Overview

#B17D9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 125, 156, in HSL 324.2°, 25.0%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.4%, 11.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17D9C

RGB

177, 125, 156

HSL

324.2, 25.0%, 59.2%

HSV

324.2, 29.4%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.4%, 11.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6514 0.0766 342.9

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: #B17D9C;
color: #B17D9C;
border-color: #B17D9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17D9C?

RGB(177, 125, 156) · HSL(324.2, 25.0%, 59.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.4%, 11.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B17D9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17D9C?

Use 000000 text on a #B17D9C background; contrast on black is 6.28:1.