#B5168B

#B5168B

Overview

#B5168B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 22, 139, in HSL 315.8°, 78.3%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.8%, 23.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5168B

RGB

181, 22, 139

HSL

315.8, 78.3%, 39.8%

HSV

315.8, 87.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.8%, 23.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5255 0.2142 342.5

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: #B5168B;
color: #B5168B;
border-color: #B5168B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5168B?

RGB(181, 22, 139) · HSL(315.8, 78.3%, 39.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.8%, 23.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5168B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5168B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5168B background; contrast on black is 3.45:1.