#B261B6

#B261B6

Color Values

HEX

#B261B6

RGB

178, 97, 182

HSL

297.2, 36.8%, 54.7%

HSV

297.2, 46.7%, 71.4%

CMYK

2.2%, 46.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.6168 0.1514 325.5

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: #B261B6;
color: #B261B6;
border-color: #B261B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B261B6?

RGB(178, 97, 182) · HSL(297.2, 36.8%, 54.7%) · CMYK(2.2%, 46.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #B261B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B261B6?

Use 000000 text on a #B261B6 background; contrast on black is 5.28:1.