#B05596

#B05596

Color Values

HEX

#B05596

RGB

176, 85, 150

HSL

317.1, 36.5%, 51.2%

HSV

317.1, 51.7%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.7%, 14.8%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5823 0.1424 339.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B05596;
color: #B05596;
border-color: #B05596;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B05596?

RGB(176, 85, 150) · HSL(317.1, 36.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.7%, 14.8%, 31.0%)

Does #B05596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B05596?

Use 000000 text on a #B05596 background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.