#B22291

#B22291

Color Values

HEX

#B22291

RGB

178, 34, 145

HSL

313.8, 67.9%, 41.6%

HSV

313.8, 80.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.9%, 18.5%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5297 0.2076 339.6

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: #B22291;
color: #B22291;
border-color: #B22291;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22291?

RGB(178, 34, 145) · HSL(313.8, 67.9%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.9%, 18.5%, 30.2%)

Does #B22291 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B22291?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B22291 background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.