#B5178B

#B5178B

Color Values

HEX

#B5178B

RGB

181, 23, 139

HSL

315.9, 77.5%, 40.0%

HSV

315.9, 87.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.3%, 23.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5259 0.2136 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: #B5178B;
color: #B5178B;
border-color: #B5178B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5178B?

RGB(181, 23, 139) · HSL(315.9, 77.5%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.3%, 23.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5178B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5178B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5178B background; contrast on black is 3.46:1.