#B4599D

#B4599D

Color Values

HEX

#B4599D

RGB

180, 89, 157

HSL

315.2, 37.8%, 52.7%

HSV

315.2, 50.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.6%, 12.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5963 0.1443 337.8

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: #B4599D;
color: #B4599D;
border-color: #B4599D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4599D?

RGB(180, 89, 157) · HSL(315.2, 37.8%, 52.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.6%, 12.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B4599D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4599D?

Use 000000 text on a #B4599D background; contrast on black is 4.86:1.