#B387B5

#B387B5

Overview

#B387B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 135, 181, in HSL 297.4°, 23.7%, 62.0%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 25.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B387B5

RGB

179, 135, 181

HSL

297.4, 23.7%, 62.0%

HSV

297.4, 25.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.1%, 25.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.681 0.0829 325.0

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: #B387B5;
color: #B387B5;
border-color: #B387B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B387B5?

RGB(179, 135, 181) · HSL(297.4, 23.7%, 62.0%) · CMYK(1.1%, 25.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B387B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B387B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B387B5 background; contrast on black is 7.05:1.