#B71C8B

#B71C8B

Color Values

HEX

#B71C8B

RGB

183, 28, 139

HSL

317.0, 73.5%, 41.4%

HSV

317.0, 84.7%, 71.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.7%, 24.0%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.5317 0.2114 343.3

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: #B71C8B;
color: #B71C8B;
border-color: #B71C8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.91:1

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 #B71C8B?

RGB(183, 28, 139) · HSL(317.0, 73.5%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.7%, 24.0%, 28.2%)

Does #B71C8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B71C8B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B71C8B background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.