#B5258C

#B5258C

Overview

#B5258C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 37, 140, in HSL 317.1°, 66.1%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.6%, 22.7%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B5258C

RGB

181, 37, 140

HSL

317.1, 66.1%, 42.7%

HSV

317.1, 79.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.6%, 22.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5342 0.2036 342.6

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: #B5258C;
color: #B5258C;
border-color: #B5258C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5258C?

RGB(181, 37, 140) · HSL(317.1, 66.1%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.6%, 22.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B5258C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5258C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5258C background; contrast on black is 3.61:1.