#B53B8E

#B53B8E

Overview

#B53B8E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 59, 142, in HSL 319.2°, 50.8%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.4%, 21.5%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B53B8E

RGB

181, 59, 142

HSL

319.2, 50.8%, 47.1%

HSV

319.2, 67.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 21.5%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.554 0.1801 342.9

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: #B53B8E;
color: #B53B8E;
border-color: #B53B8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B53B8E?

RGB(181, 59, 142) · HSL(319.2, 50.8%, 47.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 21.5%, 29.0%)

Does #B53B8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B53B8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B53B8E background; contrast on black is 3.98:1.