#B4518D

#B4518D

Color Values

HEX

#B4518D

RGB

180, 81, 141

HSL

323.6, 39.8%, 51.2%

HSV

323.6, 55.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.0%, 21.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5786 0.1461 345.3

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: #B4518D;
color: #B4518D;
border-color: #B4518D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4518D?

RGB(180, 81, 141) · HSL(323.6, 39.8%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.0%, 21.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B4518D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4518D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4518D background; contrast on black is 4.5:1.