#B37ABE

#B37ABE

Overview

#B37ABE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 122, 190, in HSL 290.3°, 34.3%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 5.8%, 35.8%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B37ABE

RGB

179, 122, 190

HSL

290.3, 34.3%, 61.2%

HSV

290.3, 35.8%, 74.5%

CMYK

5.8%, 35.8%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6616 0.1164 320.9

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: #B37ABE;
color: #B37ABE;
border-color: #B37ABE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37ABE?

RGB(179, 122, 190) · HSL(290.3, 34.3%, 61.2%) · CMYK(5.8%, 35.8%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #B37ABE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B37ABE?

Use 000000 text on a #B37ABE background; contrast on black is 6.44:1.