#B23297

#B23297

Color Values

HEX

#B23297

RGB

178, 50, 151

HSL

312.7, 56.1%, 44.7%

HSV

312.7, 71.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.9%, 15.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5448 0.1953 337.7

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: #B23297;
color: #B23297;
border-color: #B23297;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23297?

RGB(178, 50, 151) · HSL(312.7, 56.1%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.9%, 15.2%, 30.2%)

Does #B23297 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23297?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23297 background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.