#B253BD

#B253BD

Color Values

HEX

#B253BD

RGB

178, 83, 189

HSL

293.8, 44.5%, 53.3%

HSV

293.8, 56.1%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.8%, 56.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6008 0.1807 323.4

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: #B253BD;
color: #B253BD;
border-color: #B253BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B253BD?

RGB(178, 83, 189) · HSL(293.8, 44.5%, 53.3%) · CMYK(5.8%, 56.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B253BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B253BD?

Use 000000 text on a #B253BD background; contrast on black is 4.87:1.