#B21791

#B21791

Overview

#B21791 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 23, 145, in HSL 312.8°, 77.1%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.1%, 18.5%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21791

RGB

178, 23, 145

HSL

312.8, 77.1%, 39.4%

HSV

312.8, 87.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.1%, 18.5%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5238 0.2156 339.4

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: #B21791;
color: #B21791;
border-color: #B21791;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21791?

RGB(178, 23, 145) · HSL(312.8, 77.1%, 39.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.1%, 18.5%, 30.2%)

Does #B21791 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B21791?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B21791 background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.