#B37BA9

#B37BA9

Overview

#B37BA9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 123, 169, in HSL 310.7°, 26.9%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.3%, 5.6%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B37BA9

RGB

179, 123, 169

HSL

310.7, 26.9%, 59.2%

HSV

310.7, 31.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.3%, 5.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6548 0.0931 333.1

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: #B37BA9;
color: #B37BA9;
border-color: #B37BA9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37BA9?

RGB(179, 123, 169) · HSL(310.7, 26.9%, 59.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 31.3%, 5.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B37BA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B37BA9?

Use 000000 text on a #B37BA9 background; contrast on black is 6.32:1.