#B1509C

#B1509C

Overview

#B1509C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 80, 156, in HSL 313.0°, 38.3%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.8%, 11.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1509C

RGB

177, 80, 156

HSL

313.0, 38.3%, 50.4%

HSV

313.0, 54.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 11.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5794 0.1561 336.5

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: #B1509C;
color: #B1509C;
border-color: #B1509C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1509C?

RGB(177, 80, 156) · HSL(313.0, 38.3%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 11.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B1509C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1509C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B1509C background; contrast on black is 4.5:1.