#B0279E

#B0279E

Overview

#B0279E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 39, 158, in HSL 307.9°, 63.7%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.8%, 10.2%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B0279E

RGB

176, 39, 158

HSL

307.9, 63.7%, 42.2%

HSV

307.9, 77.8%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.8%, 10.2%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5365 0.2106 334.2

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: #B0279E;
color: #B0279E;
border-color: #B0279E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0279E?

RGB(176, 39, 158) · HSL(307.9, 63.7%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.8%, 10.2%, 31.0%)

Does #B0279E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.79:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0279E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0279E background; contrast on black is 3.63:1.