#B51889

#B51889

Overview

#B51889 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 24, 137, in HSL 316.8°, 76.6%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.7%, 24.3%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51889

RGB

181, 24, 137

HSL

316.8, 76.6%, 40.2%

HSV

316.8, 86.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.7%, 24.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5254 0.2118 343.3

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: #B51889;
color: #B51889;
border-color: #B51889;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

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 #B51889?

RGB(181, 24, 137) · HSL(316.8, 76.6%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.7%, 24.3%, 29.0%)

Does #B51889 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B51889?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51889 background; contrast on black is 3.46:1.