#B5499F

#B5499F

Color Values

HEX

#B5499F

RGB

181, 73, 159

HSL

312.2, 42.5%, 49.8%

HSV

312.2, 59.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 12.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5774 0.1722 336.3

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: #B5499F;
color: #B5499F;
border-color: #B5499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5499F?

RGB(181, 73, 159) · HSL(312.2, 42.5%, 49.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.7%, 12.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5499F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5499F background; contrast on black is 4.42:1.