#B18CB8

#B18CB8

Color Values

HEX

#B18CB8

RGB

177, 140, 184

HSL

290.5, 23.7%, 63.5%

HSV

290.5, 23.9%, 72.2%

CMYK

3.8%, 23.9%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6894 0.0757 321.0

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: #B18CB8;
color: #B18CB8;
border-color: #B18CB8;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 300 #C4B5FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.31:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B18CB8?

RGB(177, 140, 184) · HSL(290.5, 23.7%, 63.5%) · CMYK(3.8%, 23.9%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B18CB8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B18CB8?

Use 000000 text on a #B18CB8 background; contrast on black is 7.31:1.