#B2278C

#B2278C

Color Values

HEX

#B2278C

RGB

178, 39, 140

HSL

316.4, 64.1%, 42.5%

HSV

316.4, 78.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.1%, 21.3%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5307 0.1999 341.7

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: #B2278C;
color: #B2278C;
border-color: #B2278C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2278C?

RGB(178, 39, 140) · HSL(316.4, 64.1%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.1%, 21.3%, 30.2%)

Does #B2278C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2278C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2278C background; contrast on black is 3.56:1.