#B477A8

#B477A8

Overview

#B477A8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 119, 168, in HSL 311.8°, 28.9%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 33.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B477A8

RGB

180, 119, 168

HSL

311.8, 28.9%, 58.6%

HSV

311.8, 33.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6485 0.1004 334.0

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: #B477A8;
color: #B477A8;
border-color: #B477A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B477A8?

RGB(180, 119, 168) · HSL(311.8, 28.9%, 58.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B477A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B477A8?

Use 000000 text on a #B477A8 background; contrast on black is 6.14:1.