#B042C5

#B042C5

Color Values

HEX

#B042C5

RGB

176, 66, 197

HSL

290.4, 53.0%, 51.6%

HSV

290.4, 66.5%, 77.3%

CMYK

10.7%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5827 0.211 320.8

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: #B042C5;
color: #B042C5;
border-color: #B042C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B042C5?

RGB(176, 66, 197) · HSL(290.4, 53.0%, 51.6%) · CMYK(10.7%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 22.7%)

Does #B042C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B042C5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B042C5 background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.