#B21183

#B21183

Color Values

HEX

#B21183

RGB

178, 17, 131

HSL

317.5, 82.6%, 38.2%

HSV

317.5, 90.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.4%, 26.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5146 0.2108 344.6

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: #B21183;
color: #B21183;
border-color: #B21183;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21183?

RGB(178, 17, 131) · HSL(317.5, 82.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.4%, 26.4%, 30.2%)

Does #B21183 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B21183?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B21183 background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.