#B973BD

#B973BD

Overview

#B973BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 115, 189, in HSL 296.8°, 35.9%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B973BD

RGB

185, 115, 189

HSL

296.8, 35.9%, 59.6%

HSV

296.8, 39.2%, 74.1%

CMYK

2.1%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6562 0.1316 325.0

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: #B973BD;
color: #B973BD;
border-color: #B973BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B973BD?

RGB(185, 115, 189) · HSL(296.8, 35.9%, 59.6%) · CMYK(2.1%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B973BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B973BD?

Use 000000 text on a #B973BD background; contrast on black is 6.25:1.