#B5208B

#B5208B

Overview

#B5208B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 32, 139, in HSL 316.9°, 70.0%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 82.3%, 23.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5208B

RGB

181, 32, 139

HSL

316.9, 70.0%, 41.8%

HSV

316.9, 82.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 82.3%, 23.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5306 0.2072 342.8

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: #B5208B;
color: #B5208B;
border-color: #B5208B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5208B?

RGB(181, 32, 139) · HSL(316.9, 70.0%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 82.3%, 23.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5208B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5208B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5208B background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.