#B37ABA

#B37ABA

Overview

#B37ABA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 122, 186, in HSL 293.4°, 31.7%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 34.4%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B37ABA

RGB

179, 122, 186

HSL

293.4, 31.7%, 60.4%

HSV

293.4, 34.4%, 72.9%

CMYK

3.8%, 34.4%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.6599 0.1121 322.9

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: #B37ABA;
color: #B37ABA;
border-color: #B37ABA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37ABA?

RGB(179, 122, 186) · HSL(293.4, 31.7%, 60.4%) · CMYK(3.8%, 34.4%, 0.0%, 27.1%)

Does #B37ABA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B37ABA?

Use 000000 text on a #B37ABA background; contrast on black is 6.41:1.