#B396AD

#B396AD

Color Values

HEX

#B396AD

RGB

179, 150, 173

HSL

312.4, 16.0%, 64.5%

HSV

312.4, 16.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.2%, 3.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.7065 0.0469 333.2

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: #B396AD;
color: #B396AD;
border-color: #B396AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.88:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B396AD?

RGB(179, 150, 173) · HSL(312.4, 16.0%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 16.2%, 3.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B396AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.66:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B396AD?

Use 000000 text on a #B396AD background; contrast on black is 7.88:1.