#B5539C

#B5539C

Color Values

HEX

#B5539C

RGB

181, 83, 156

HSL

315.3, 39.8%, 51.8%

HSV

315.3, 54.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 13.8%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5889 0.1543 338.2

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: #B5539C;
color: #B5539C;
border-color: #B5539C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5539C?

RGB(181, 83, 156) · HSL(315.3, 39.8%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.1%, 13.8%, 29.0%)

Does #B5539C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5539C?

Use 000000 text on a #B5539C background; contrast on black is 4.68:1.