#B51B95

#B51B95

Overview

#B51B95 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 27, 149, in HSL 312.5°, 74.0%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.1%, 17.7%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51B95

RGB

181, 27, 149

HSL

312.5, 74.0%, 40.8%

HSV

312.5, 85.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.1%, 17.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5327 0.2171 338.9

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: #B51B95;
color: #B51B95;
border-color: #B51B95;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B51B95?

RGB(181, 27, 149) · HSL(312.5, 74.0%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.1%, 17.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B51B95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B51B95?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51B95 background; contrast on black is 3.56:1.