#B2278A

#B2278A

Overview

#B2278A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 39, 138, in HSL 317.3°, 64.1%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.1%, 22.5%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2278A

RGB

178, 39, 138

HSL

317.3, 64.1%, 42.5%

HSV

317.3, 78.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.1%, 22.5%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5298 0.1987 342.5

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: #B2278A;
color: #B2278A;
border-color: #B2278A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2278A?

RGB(178, 39, 138) · HSL(317.3, 64.1%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.1%, 22.5%, 30.2%)

Does #B2278A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2278A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2278A background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.