#B223B3

#B223B3

Overview

#B223B3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 35, 179, in HSL 299.6°, 67.3%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B223B3

RGB

178, 35, 179

HSL

299.6, 67.3%, 42.0%

HSV

299.6, 80.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.549 0.23 327.8

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: #B223B3;
color: #B223B3;
border-color: #B223B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B223B3?

RGB(178, 35, 179) · HSL(299.6, 67.3%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.6%, 80.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B223B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B223B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B223B3 background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.