#B5699D

#B5699D

Color Values

HEX

#B5699D

RGB

181, 105, 157

HSL

318.9, 33.9%, 56.1%

HSV

318.9, 42.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.0%, 13.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.622 0.1174 339.9

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: #B5699D;
color: #B5699D;
border-color: #B5699D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5699D?

RGB(181, 105, 157) · HSL(318.9, 33.9%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.0%, 13.3%, 29.0%)

Does #B5699D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5699D?

Use 000000 text on a #B5699D background; contrast on black is 5.47:1.