#B2277F

#B2277F

Color Values

HEX

#B2277F

RGB

178, 39, 127

HSL

322.0, 64.1%, 42.5%

HSV

322.0, 78.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.1%, 28.7%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5249 0.1923 347.2

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: #B2277F;
color: #B2277F;
border-color: #B2277F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2277F?

RGB(178, 39, 127) · HSL(322.0, 64.1%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.1%, 28.7%, 30.2%)

Does #B2277F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2277F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2277F background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.