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#B2499B
Overview
#B2499B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 73, 155, in HSL 313.1°, 41.8%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.0%, 12.9%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.
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Color Values
#B2499B
178, 73, 155
313.1, 41.8%, 49.2%
313.1, 59.0%, 69.8%
0.0%, 59.0%, 12.9%, 30.2%
0.5713 0.167 337.0
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: #B2499B;
color: #B2499B;
border-color: #B2499B;
Fuchsia 900
#701A75
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
4.86:1
Text on black
4.32:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2499B?
RGB(178, 73, 155) · HSL(313.1, 41.8%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.0%, 12.9%, 30.2%)
Does #B2499B meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #B2499B?
Use FFFFFF text on a #B2499B background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.