#B51595

#B51595

Overview

#B51595 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 21, 149, in HSL 312.0°, 79.2%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.4%, 17.7%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51595

RGB

181, 21, 149

HSL

312.0, 79.2%, 39.6%

HSV

312.0, 88.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.4%, 17.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.53 0.2208 338.8

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: #B51595;
color: #B51595;
border-color: #B51595;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B51595?

RGB(181, 21, 149) · HSL(312.0, 79.2%, 39.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.4%, 17.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B51595 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B51595?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51595 background; contrast on black is 3.51:1.