#B5397E

#B5397E

Color Values

HEX

#B5397E

RGB

181, 57, 126

HSL

326.6, 52.1%, 46.7%

HSV

326.6, 68.5%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 30.4%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5453 0.1734 350.1

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: #B5397E;
color: #B5397E;
border-color: #B5397E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5397E?

RGB(181, 57, 126) · HSL(326.6, 52.1%, 46.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 30.4%, 29.0%)

Does #B5397E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5397E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5397E background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.