#B508B9

#B508B9

Overview

#B508B9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 8, 185, in HSL 298.6°, 91.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 95.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B508B9

RGB

181, 8, 185

HSL

298.6, 91.7%, 37.8%

HSV

298.6, 95.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

2.2%, 95.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5468 0.2495 327.2

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: #B508B9;
color: #B508B9;
border-color: #B508B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B508B9?

RGB(181, 8, 185) · HSL(298.6, 91.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(2.2%, 95.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B508B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B508B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B508B9 background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.