#B2227D

#B2227D

Color Values

HEX

#B2227D

RGB

178, 34, 125

HSL

322.1, 67.9%, 41.6%

HSV

322.1, 80.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.9%, 29.8%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5205 0.1958 347.7

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: #B2227D;
color: #B2227D;
border-color: #B2227D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.14:1

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 #B2227D?

RGB(178, 34, 125) · HSL(322.1, 67.9%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.9%, 29.8%, 30.2%)

Does #B2227D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2227D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2227D background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.