#B71B8C

#B71B8C

Overview

#B71B8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 183, 27, 140, in HSL 316.5°, 74.3%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.2%, 23.5%, 28.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B71B8C

RGB

183, 27, 140

HSL

316.5, 74.3%, 41.2%

HSV

316.5, 85.2%, 71.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.2%, 23.5%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.5317 0.2127 342.8

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: #B71B8C;
color: #B71B8C;
border-color: #B71B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B71B8C?

RGB(183, 27, 140) · HSL(316.5, 74.3%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.2%, 23.5%, 28.2%)

Does #B71B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B71B8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B71B8C background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.