#B517B4

#B517B4

Color Values

HEX

#B517B4

RGB

181, 23, 180

HSL

300.4, 77.5%, 40.0%

HSV

300.4, 87.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.3%, 0.6%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5482 0.24 328.6

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: #B517B4;
color: #B517B4;
border-color: #B517B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B517B4?

RGB(181, 23, 180) · HSL(300.4, 77.5%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.3%, 0.6%, 29.0%)

Does #B517B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B517B4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B517B4 background; contrast on black is 3.75:1.