#B96BAD

#B96BAD

Color Values

HEX

#B96BAD

RGB

185, 107, 173

HSL

309.2, 35.8%, 57.3%

HSV

309.2, 42.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.2%, 6.5%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6365 0.1305 332.8

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: #B96BAD;
color: #B96BAD;
border-color: #B96BAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B96BAD?

RGB(185, 107, 173) · HSL(309.2, 35.8%, 57.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.2%, 6.5%, 27.5%)

Does #B96BAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.64:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B96BAD?

Use 000000 text on a #B96BAD background; contrast on black is 5.77:1.