#B2236C

#B2236C

Overview

#B2236C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 35, 108, in HSL 329.4°, 67.1%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.3%, 39.3%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2236C

RGB

178, 35, 108

HSL

329.4, 67.1%, 41.8%

HSV

329.4, 80.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.3%, 39.3%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5145 0.1869 355.3

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: #B2236C;
color: #B2236C;
border-color: #B2236C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2236C?

RGB(178, 35, 108) · HSL(329.4, 67.1%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.3%, 39.3%, 30.2%)

Does #B2236C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2236C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2236C background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.