#B1889E

#B1889E

Overview

#B1889E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 136, 158, in HSL 327.8°, 20.8%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.2%, 10.7%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1889E

RGB

177, 136, 158

HSL

327.8, 20.8%, 61.4%

HSV

327.8, 23.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.2%, 10.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6725 0.0581 345.3

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: #B1889E;
color: #B1889E;
border-color: #B1889E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1889E?

RGB(177, 136, 158) · HSL(327.8, 20.8%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.2%, 10.7%, 30.6%)

Does #B1889E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1889E?

Use 000000 text on a #B1889E background; contrast on black is 6.88:1.