#B23399

#B23399

Color Values

HEX

#B23399

RGB

178, 51, 153

HSL

311.8, 55.5%, 44.9%

HSV

311.8, 71.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.3%, 14.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5467 0.1955 337.0

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: #B23399;
color: #B23399;
border-color: #B23399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23399?

RGB(178, 51, 153) · HSL(311.8, 55.5%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.3%, 14.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B23399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23399 background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.