#B0408D

#B0408D

Overview

#B0408D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 64, 141, in HSL 318.8°, 46.7%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 63.6%, 19.9%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B0408D

RGB

176, 64, 141

HSL

318.8, 46.7%, 47.1%

HSV

318.8, 63.6%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.6%, 19.9%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5514 0.1689 342.1

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: #B0408D;
color: #B0408D;
border-color: #B0408D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0408D?

RGB(176, 64, 141) · HSL(318.8, 46.7%, 47.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.6%, 19.9%, 31.0%)

Does #B0408D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0408D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B0408D background; contrast on black is 3.96:1.