#B22C79

#B22C79

Color Values

HEX

#B22C79

RGB

178, 44, 121

HSL

325.5, 60.4%, 43.5%

HSV

325.5, 75.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.3%, 32.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5263 0.184 350.2

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: #B22C79;
color: #B22C79;
border-color: #B22C79;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22C79?

RGB(178, 44, 121) · HSL(325.5, 60.4%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.3%, 32.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B22C79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B22C79?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B22C79 background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.