#B37CBA

#B37CBA

Color Values

HEX

#B37CBA

RGB

179, 124, 186

HSL

293.2, 31.0%, 60.8%

HSV

293.2, 33.3%, 72.9%

CMYK

3.8%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.6634 0.1085 322.8

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: #B37CBA;
color: #B37CBA;
border-color: #B37CBA;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37CBA?

RGB(179, 124, 186) · HSL(293.2, 31.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(3.8%, 33.3%, 0.0%, 27.1%)

Does #B37CBA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B37CBA?

Use 000000 text on a #B37CBA background; contrast on black is 6.51:1.