#B474B4

#B474B4

Overview

#B474B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 116, 180, in HSL 300.0°, 29.9%, 58.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B474B4

RGB

180, 116, 180

HSL

300.0, 29.9%, 58.0%

HSV

300.0, 35.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6483 0.1174 326.8

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: #B474B4;
color: #B474B4;
border-color: #B474B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B474B4?

RGB(180, 116, 180) · HSL(300.0, 29.9%, 58.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B474B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.44:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B474B4?

Use 000000 text on a #B474B4 background; contrast on black is 6.1:1.