#B17E99

#B17E99

Overview

#B17E99 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 126, 153, in HSL 328.2°, 24.6%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.8%, 13.6%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17E99

RGB

177, 126, 153

HSL

328.2, 24.6%, 59.4%

HSV

328.2, 28.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.8%, 13.6%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6522 0.0726 346.3

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: #B17E99;
color: #B17E99;
border-color: #B17E99;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17E99?

RGB(177, 126, 153) · HSL(328.2, 24.6%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.8%, 13.6%, 30.6%)

Does #B17E99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17E99?

Use 000000 text on a #B17E99 background; contrast on black is 6.31:1.