#B52E72

#B52E72

Overview

#B52E72 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 46, 114, in HSL 329.8°, 59.5%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.6%, 37.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B52E72

RGB

181, 46, 114

HSL

329.8, 59.5%, 44.5%

HSV

329.8, 74.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.6%, 37.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5304 0.1808 354.5

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: #B52E72;
color: #B52E72;
border-color: #B52E72;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B52E72?

RGB(181, 46, 114) · HSL(329.8, 59.5%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.6%, 37.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B52E72 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B52E72?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B52E72 background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.