#B4518B

#B4518B

Color Values

HEX

#B4518B

RGB

180, 81, 139

HSL

324.8, 39.8%, 51.2%

HSV

324.8, 55.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.0%, 22.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5778 0.1448 346.4

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: #B4518B;
color: #B4518B;
border-color: #B4518B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4518B?

RGB(180, 81, 139) · HSL(324.8, 39.8%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.0%, 22.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B4518B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4518B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4518B background; contrast on black is 4.49:1.