#B223B9

#B223B9

Overview

#B223B9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 35, 185, in HSL 297.2°, 68.2%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 81.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B223B9

RGB

178, 35, 185

HSL

297.2, 68.2%, 43.1%

HSV

297.2, 81.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

3.8%, 81.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5526 0.2344 326.0

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: #B223B9;
color: #B223B9;
border-color: #B223B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B223B9?

RGB(178, 35, 185) · HSL(297.2, 68.2%, 43.1%) · CMYK(3.8%, 81.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B223B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B223B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B223B9 background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.