#B0308B

#B0308B

Overview

#B0308B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 48, 139, in HSL 317.3°, 57.1%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.7%, 21.0%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B0308B

RGB

176, 48, 139

HSL

317.3, 57.1%, 43.9%

HSV

317.3, 72.7%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.7%, 21.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5342 0.1884 341.9

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: #B0308B;
color: #B0308B;
border-color: #B0308B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0308B?

RGB(176, 48, 139) · HSL(317.3, 57.1%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.7%, 21.0%, 31.0%)

Does #B0308B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0308B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0308B background; contrast on black is 3.64:1.