#B23488

#B23488

Color Values

HEX

#B23488

RGB

178, 52, 136

HSL

320.0, 54.8%, 45.1%

HSV

320.0, 70.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.8%, 23.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5397 0.1831 344.1

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: #B23488;
color: #B23488;
border-color: #B23488;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23488?

RGB(178, 52, 136) · HSL(320.0, 54.8%, 45.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.8%, 23.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B23488 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23488?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23488 background; contrast on black is 3.74:1.