#B223B5

#B223B5

Overview

#B223B5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 35, 181, in HSL 298.8°, 67.6%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 80.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B223B5

RGB

178, 35, 181

HSL

298.8, 67.6%, 42.4%

HSV

298.8, 80.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.7%, 80.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5502 0.2315 327.2

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: #B223B5;
color: #B223B5;
border-color: #B223B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B223B5?

RGB(178, 35, 181) · HSL(298.8, 67.6%, 42.4%) · CMYK(1.7%, 80.7%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B223B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B223B5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B223B5 background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.