#B51488

#B51488

Overview

#B51488 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 20, 136, in HSL 316.8°, 80.1%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 89.0%, 24.9%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51488

RGB

181, 20, 136

HSL

316.8, 80.1%, 39.4%

HSV

316.8, 89.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.0%, 24.9%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5232 0.2136 343.6

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: #B51488;
color: #B51488;
border-color: #B51488;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

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 #B51488?

RGB(181, 20, 136) · HSL(316.8, 80.1%, 39.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.0%, 24.9%, 29.0%)

Does #B51488 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B51488?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51488 background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.