#B5299E

#B5299E

Overview

#B5299E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 41, 158, in HSL 309.9°, 63.1%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.3%, 12.7%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5299E

RGB

181, 41, 158

HSL

309.9, 63.1%, 43.5%

HSV

309.9, 77.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.3%, 12.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5459 0.2114 335.9

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: #B5299E;
color: #B5299E;
border-color: #B5299E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5299E?

RGB(181, 41, 158) · HSL(309.9, 63.1%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.3%, 12.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B5299E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5299E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5299E background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.