#B299AD

#B299AD

Color Values

HEX

#B299AD

RGB

178, 153, 173

HSL

312.0, 14.0%, 64.9%

HSV

312.0, 14.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.0%, 2.8%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.7114 0.0405 332.8

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: #B299AD;
color: #B299AD;
border-color: #B299AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B299AD?

RGB(178, 153, 173) · HSL(312.0, 14.0%, 64.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 14.0%, 2.8%, 30.2%)

Does #B299AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B299AD?

Use 000000 text on a #B299AD background; contrast on black is 8.05:1.