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#B139A5 color code is #B139A5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b139a5.

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#B139A5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B139A5 is 0.1499. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.25:1 against white and 4.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B139A5 on white5.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B139A5 on black4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B139A55.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B139A54.00:1AA Large

#B139A5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B139A5?+
The hex code for #B139A5 is #B139A5. In RGB it's rgb(177, 57, 165), and in HSL it's hsl(306, 51%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #B139A5?+
#B139A5 in RGB is (177, 57, 165). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 57, 165).
What is the CMYK value of #B139A5?+
#B139A5 converts to CMYK(0%, 68%, 7%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B139A5.
Is #b139a5 a warm or cool color?+
#B139A5 (#B139A5) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 306° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b139a5 belong to?+
#B139A5 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 306°, 51%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #b139a5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B139A5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.25:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b139a5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B139A5 (#B139A5) is 3431 C Deep Fuchsia, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B139A5 in design

Practical guidance for using #b139a5 (#B139A5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B139A5 (#B139A5) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b139a5 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B139A5 (#B139A5) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B139A5 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B139A5 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.