#B51885

#B51885

Overview

#B51885 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 24, 133, in HSL 318.3°, 76.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.7%, 26.5%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51885

RGB

181, 24, 133

HSL

318.3, 76.6%, 40.2%

HSV

318.3, 86.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.7%, 26.5%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5236 0.2096 344.9

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: #B51885;
color: #B51885;
border-color: #B51885;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B51885?

RGB(181, 24, 133) · HSL(318.3, 76.6%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.7%, 26.5%, 29.0%)

Does #B51885 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B51885?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51885 background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.