#B23398

#B23398

Color Values

HEX

#B23398

RGB

178, 51, 152

HSL

312.3, 55.5%, 44.9%

HSV

312.3, 71.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.3%, 14.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5462 0.1948 337.4

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: #B23398;
color: #B23398;
border-color: #B23398;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23398?

RGB(178, 51, 152) · HSL(312.3, 55.5%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.3%, 14.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B23398 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23398?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23398 background; contrast on black is 3.82:1.