#B23489

#B23489

Color Values

HEX

#B23489

RGB

178, 52, 137

HSL

319.5, 54.8%, 45.1%

HSV

319.5, 70.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.8%, 23.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5402 0.1838 343.7

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: #B23489;
color: #B23489;
border-color: #B23489;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23489?

RGB(178, 52, 137) · HSL(319.5, 54.8%, 45.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.8%, 23.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B23489 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23489?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23489 background; contrast on black is 3.75:1.