#BF51B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BF51B5?

RGB(191, 81, 181), HSL(305.5, 46.2%, 53.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 57.6%, 5.2%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #BF51B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BF51B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 191, 81, 181, in HSL 305.5°, 46.2%, 53.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.6%, 5.2%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BF51B5

RGB

191, 81, 181

HSL

305.5, 46.2%, 53.3%

HSV

305.5, 57.6%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.6%, 5.2%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.6114 0.1843 331.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: orchid 3

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.