#B197B5

#B197B5

Overview

#B197B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 151, 181, in HSL 292.0°, 16.9%, 65.1%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B197B5

RGB

177, 151, 181

HSL

292.0, 16.9%, 65.1%

HSV

292.0, 16.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

2.2%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.7093 0.052 321.8

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: #B197B5;
color: #B197B5;
border-color: #B197B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.96:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B197B5?

RGB(177, 151, 181) · HSL(292.0, 16.9%, 65.1%) · CMYK(2.2%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B197B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.64:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B197B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B197B5 background; contrast on black is 7.96:1.