#B5118B

#B5118B

Overview

#B5118B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 17, 139, in HSL 315.4°, 82.8%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.6%, 23.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5118B

RGB

181, 17, 139

HSL

315.4, 82.8%, 38.8%

HSV

315.4, 90.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.6%, 23.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5235 0.2169 342.4

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: #B5118B;
color: #B5118B;
border-color: #B5118B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5118B?

RGB(181, 17, 139) · HSL(315.4, 82.8%, 38.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.6%, 23.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5118B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5118B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5118B background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.