#B0256D

#B0256D

Overview

#B0256D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 37, 109, in HSL 328.9°, 65.3%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.0%, 38.1%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B0256D

RGB

176, 37, 109

HSL

328.9, 65.3%, 41.8%

HSV

328.9, 79.0%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.0%, 38.1%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5128 0.1839 354.5

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: #B0256D;
color: #B0256D;
border-color: #B0256D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0256D?

RGB(176, 37, 109) · HSL(328.9, 65.3%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.0%, 38.1%, 31.0%)

Does #B0256D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0256D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0256D background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.