#B17E9D

#B17E9D

Overview

#B17E9D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 126, 157, in HSL 323.5°, 24.6%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.8%, 11.3%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B17E9D

RGB

177, 126, 157

HSL

323.5, 24.6%, 59.4%

HSV

323.5, 28.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.8%, 11.3%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6536 0.0755 342.3

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: #B17E9D;
color: #B17E9D;
border-color: #B17E9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.34:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B17E9D?

RGB(177, 126, 157) · HSL(323.5, 24.6%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.8%, 11.3%, 30.6%)

Does #B17E9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B17E9D?

Use 000000 text on a #B17E9D background; contrast on black is 6.34:1.