#B12A9F

#B12A9F

Overview

#B12A9F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 42, 159, in HSL 308.0°, 61.6%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.3%, 10.2%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B12A9F

RGB

177, 42, 159

HSL

308.0, 61.6%, 42.9%

HSV

308.0, 76.3%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 10.2%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5408 0.209 334.2

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: #B12A9F;
color: #B12A9F;
border-color: #B12A9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B12A9F?

RGB(177, 42, 159) · HSL(308.0, 61.6%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 10.2%, 30.6%)

Does #B12A9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B12A9F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B12A9F background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.