#B221B5

#B221B5

Color Values

HEX

#B221B5

RGB

178, 33, 181

HSL

298.8, 69.2%, 42.0%

HSV

298.8, 81.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.7%, 81.8%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.549 0.233 327.2

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: #B221B5;
color: #B221B5;
border-color: #B221B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B221B5?

RGB(178, 33, 181) · HSL(298.8, 69.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(1.7%, 81.8%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B221B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B221B5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B221B5 background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.