#B040B3

#B040B3

Color Values

HEX

#B040B3

RGB

176, 64, 179

HSL

298.4, 47.3%, 47.6%

HSV

298.4, 64.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

1.7%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5702 0.198 326.7

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: #B040B3;
color: #B040B3;
border-color: #B040B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B040B3?

RGB(176, 64, 179) · HSL(298.4, 47.3%, 47.6%) · CMYK(1.7%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B040B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B040B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B040B3 background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.