#B253AF

#B253AF

Color Values

HEX

#B253AF

RGB

178, 83, 175

HSL

301.9, 38.2%, 51.2%

HSV

301.9, 53.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.4%, 1.7%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5936 0.1679 328.6

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: #B253AF;
color: #B253AF;
border-color: #B253AF;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B253AF?

RGB(178, 83, 175) · HSL(301.9, 38.2%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.4%, 1.7%, 30.2%)

Does #B253AF meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B253AF?

Use 000000 text on a #B253AF background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.