#B261A1

#B261A1

Color Values

HEX

#B261A1

RGB

178, 97, 161

HSL

312.6, 34.5%, 53.9%

HSV

312.6, 45.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.5%, 9.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6073 0.1322 335.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B261A1;
color: #B261A1;
border-color: #B261A1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B261A1?

RGB(178, 97, 161) · HSL(312.6, 34.5%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.5%, 9.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B261A1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.1:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B261A1?

Use 000000 text on a #B261A1 background; contrast on black is 5.12:1.