#B21979

#B21979

Color Values

HEX

#B21979

RGB

178, 25, 121

HSL

322.4, 75.4%, 39.8%

HSV

322.4, 86.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.0%, 32.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5136 0.2008 348.9

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: #B21979;
color: #B21979;
border-color: #B21979;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21979?

RGB(178, 25, 121) · HSL(322.4, 75.4%, 39.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.0%, 32.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B21979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B21979?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B21979 background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.