#B5217C

#B5217C

Color Values

HEX

#B5217C

RGB

181, 33, 124

HSL

323.1, 69.2%, 42.0%

HSV

323.1, 81.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.8%, 31.5%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5246 0.1981 349.0

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: #B5217C;
color: #B5217C;
border-color: #B5217C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5217C?

RGB(181, 33, 124) · HSL(323.1, 69.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.8%, 31.5%, 29.0%)

Does #B5217C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5217C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5217C background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.