#B36BA9

#B36BA9

Color Values

HEX

#B36BA9

RGB

179, 107, 169

HSL

308.3, 32.1%, 56.1%

HSV

308.3, 40.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.2%, 5.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6277 0.1223 332.1

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: #B36BA9;
color: #B36BA9;
border-color: #B36BA9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36BA9?

RGB(179, 107, 169) · HSL(308.3, 32.1%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.2%, 5.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B36BA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B36BA9?

Use 000000 text on a #B36BA9 background; contrast on black is 5.59:1.