#B0518B

#B0518B

Color Values

HEX

#B0518B

RGB

176, 81, 139

HSL

323.4, 37.5%, 50.4%

HSV

323.4, 54.0%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.0%, 21.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5722 0.1413 344.9

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: #B0518B;
color: #B0518B;
border-color: #B0518B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0518B?

RGB(176, 81, 139) · HSL(323.4, 37.5%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.0%, 21.0%, 31.0%)

Does #B0518B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0518B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0518B background; contrast on black is 4.4:1.