#B51C8B

#B51C8B

Overview

#B51C8B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 28, 139, in HSL 316.5°, 73.2%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.5%, 23.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B51C8B

RGB

181, 28, 139

HSL

316.5, 73.2%, 41.0%

HSV

316.5, 84.5%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.5%, 23.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5283 0.2103 342.7

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: #B51C8B;
color: #B51C8B;
border-color: #B51C8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B51C8B?

RGB(181, 28, 139) · HSL(316.5, 73.2%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.5%, 23.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B51C8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B51C8B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B51C8B background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.