#B0499B

#B0499B

Color Values

HEX

#B0499B

RGB

176, 73, 155

HSL

312.2, 41.4%, 48.8%

HSV

312.2, 58.5%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.5%, 11.9%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5685 0.1656 336.2

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: #B0499B;
color: #B0499B;
border-color: #B0499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0499B?

RGB(176, 73, 155) · HSL(312.2, 41.4%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.5%, 11.9%, 31.0%)

Does #B0499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0499B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0499B background; contrast on black is 4.27:1.