#B47BA6

#B47BA6

Overview

#B47BA6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 180, 123, 166, in HSL 314.7°, 27.5%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.7%, 7.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B47BA6

RGB

180, 123, 166

HSL

314.7, 27.5%, 59.4%

HSV

314.7, 31.7%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.7%, 7.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6547 0.0912 335.9

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: #B47BA6;
color: #B47BA6;
border-color: #B47BA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B47BA6?

RGB(180, 123, 166) · HSL(314.7, 27.5%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 31.7%, 7.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B47BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B47BA6?

Use 000000 text on a #B47BA6 background; contrast on black is 6.32:1.