#B22283

#B22283

Color Values

HEX

#B22283

RGB

178, 34, 131

HSL

319.6, 67.9%, 41.6%

HSV

319.6, 80.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.9%, 26.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5231 0.1991 345.2

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: #B22283;
color: #B22283;
border-color: #B22283;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22283?

RGB(178, 34, 131) · HSL(319.6, 67.9%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.9%, 26.4%, 30.2%)

Does #B22283 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B22283?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B22283 background; contrast on black is 3.45:1.