#B5229D

#B5229D

Color Values

HEX

#B5229D

RGB

181, 34, 157

HSL

309.8, 68.4%, 42.2%

HSV

309.8, 81.2%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.2%, 13.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5407 0.2169 336.1

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: #B5229D;
color: #B5229D;
border-color: #B5229D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5229D?

RGB(181, 34, 157) · HSL(309.8, 68.4%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.2%, 13.3%, 29.0%)

Does #B5229D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.71:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5229D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5229D background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.