#B22988

#B22988

Overview

#B22988 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 41, 136, in HSL 318.4°, 62.6%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.0%, 23.6%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B22988

RGB

178, 41, 136

HSL

318.4, 62.6%, 42.9%

HSV

318.4, 77.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 23.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5303 0.1955 343.5

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: #B22988;
color: #B22988;
border-color: #B22988;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22988?

RGB(178, 41, 136) · HSL(318.4, 62.6%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 23.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B22988 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B22988?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B22988 background; contrast on black is 3.57:1.