#B5218C

#B5218C

Overview

#B5218C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 33, 140, in HSL 316.6°, 69.2%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.8%, 22.7%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5218C

RGB

181, 33, 140

HSL

316.6, 69.2%, 42.0%

HSV

316.6, 81.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.8%, 22.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5316 0.207 342.4

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: #B5218C;
color: #B5218C;
border-color: #B5218C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.9:1

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 #B5218C?

RGB(181, 33, 140) · HSL(316.6, 69.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.8%, 22.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B5218C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5218C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5218C background; contrast on black is 3.56:1.