#B0257D

#B0257D

Color Values

HEX

#B0257D

RGB

176, 37, 125

HSL

322.0, 65.3%, 41.8%

HSV

322.0, 79.0%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.0%, 29.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5192 0.1918 347.3

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: #B0257D;
color: #B0257D;
border-color: #B0257D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0257D?

RGB(176, 37, 125) · HSL(322.0, 65.3%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.0%, 29.0%, 31.0%)

Does #B0257D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0257D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0257D background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.