#B17DB5

#B17DB5

Color Values

HEX

#B17DB5

RGB

177, 125, 181

HSL

295.7, 27.5%, 60.0%

HSV

295.7, 30.9%, 71.0%

CMYK

2.2%, 30.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6609 0.1 324.2

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: #B17DB5;
color: #B17DB5;
border-color: #B17DB5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17DB5?

RGB(177, 125, 181) · HSL(295.7, 27.5%, 60.0%) · CMYK(2.2%, 30.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B17DB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17DB5?

Use 000000 text on a #B17DB5 background; contrast on black is 6.47:1.