#B1518C

#B1518C

Color Values

HEX

#B1518C

RGB

177, 81, 140

HSL

323.1, 38.1%, 50.6%

HSV

323.1, 54.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.2%, 20.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.574 0.1428 344.7

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: #B1518C;
color: #B1518C;
border-color: #B1518C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1518C?

RGB(177, 81, 140) · HSL(323.1, 38.1%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.2%, 20.9%, 30.6%)

Does #B1518C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1518C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B1518C background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.