#B5509F

#B5509F

Color Values

HEX

#B5509F

RGB

181, 80, 159

HSL

313.1, 40.6%, 51.2%

HSV

313.1, 55.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.8%, 12.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5862 0.1614 336.6

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: #B5509F;
color: #B5509F;
border-color: #B5509F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5509F?

RGB(181, 80, 159) · HSL(313.1, 40.6%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.8%, 12.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5509F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5509F?

Use 000000 text on a #B5509F background; contrast on black is 4.61:1.