#B1488C

#B1488C

Overview

#B1488C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 72, 140, in HSL 321.1°, 42.2%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.3%, 20.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1488C

RGB

177, 72, 140

HSL

321.1, 42.2%, 48.8%

HSV

321.1, 59.3%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.3%, 20.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5621 0.1571 343.6

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: #B1488C;
color: #B1488C;
border-color: #B1488C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1488C?

RGB(177, 72, 140) · HSL(321.1, 42.2%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.3%, 20.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B1488C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1488C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B1488C background; contrast on black is 4.18:1.