#B261AE

#B261AE

Color Values

HEX

#B261AE

RGB

178, 97, 174

HSL

303.0, 34.5%, 53.9%

HSV

303.0, 45.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.5%, 2.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.613 0.1438 329.0

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: #B261AE;
color: #B261AE;
border-color: #B261AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B261AE?

RGB(178, 97, 174) · HSL(303.0, 34.5%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.5%, 2.2%, 30.2%)

Does #B261AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B261AE?

Use 000000 text on a #B261AE background; contrast on black is 5.21:1.