#B21796

#B21796

Overview

#B21796 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 23, 150, in HSL 310.8°, 77.1%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.1%, 15.7%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21796

RGB

178, 23, 150

HSL

310.8, 77.1%, 39.4%

HSV

310.8, 87.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.1%, 15.7%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5264 0.2188 337.6

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: #B21796;
color: #B21796;
border-color: #B21796;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21796?

RGB(178, 23, 150) · HSL(310.8, 77.1%, 39.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.1%, 15.7%, 30.2%)

Does #B21796 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B21796?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B21796 background; contrast on black is 3.46:1.