#B21566

#B21566

Overview

#B21566 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 21, 102, in HSL 329.0°, 78.9%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.2%, 42.7%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21566

RGB

178, 21, 102

HSL

329.0, 78.9%, 39.0%

HSV

329.0, 88.2%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.2%, 42.7%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5044 0.1949 357.0

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: #B21566;
color: #B21566;
border-color: #B21566;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21566?

RGB(178, 21, 102) · HSL(329.0, 78.9%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.2%, 42.7%, 30.2%)

Does #B21566 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B21566?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B21566 background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.