#B5579F

#B5579F

Color Values

HEX

#B5579F

RGB

181, 87, 159

HSL

314.0, 38.8%, 52.5%

HSV

314.0, 51.9%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.9%, 12.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5957 0.15 337.0

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: #B5579F;
color: #B5579F;
border-color: #B5579F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5579F?

RGB(181, 87, 159) · HSL(314.0, 38.8%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.9%, 12.2%, 29.0%)

Does #B5579F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.35:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5579F?

Use 000000 text on a #B5579F background; contrast on black is 4.83:1.