#B4599C

#B4599C

Color Values

HEX

#B4599C

RGB

180, 89, 156

HSL

315.8, 37.8%, 52.7%

HSV

315.8, 50.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.6%, 13.3%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5959 0.1435 338.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B4599C;
color: #B4599C;
border-color: #B4599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4599C?

RGB(180, 89, 156) · HSL(315.8, 37.8%, 52.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.6%, 13.3%, 29.4%)

Does #B4599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4599C?

Use 000000 text on a #B4599C background; contrast on black is 4.85:1.