#B261B5

#B261B5

Color Values

HEX

#B261B5

RGB

178, 97, 181

HSL

297.9, 36.2%, 54.5%

HSV

297.9, 46.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.7%, 46.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6163 0.1504 325.9

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: #B261B5;
color: #B261B5;
border-color: #B261B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B261B5?

RGB(178, 97, 181) · HSL(297.9, 36.2%, 54.5%) · CMYK(1.7%, 46.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B261B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B261B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B261B5 background; contrast on black is 5.27:1.