#B23787

#B23787

Color Values

HEX

#B23787

RGB

178, 55, 135

HSL

321.0, 52.8%, 45.7%

HSV

321.0, 69.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.1%, 24.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5422 0.1788 344.8

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: #B23787;
color: #B23787;
border-color: #B23787;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23787?

RGB(178, 55, 135) · HSL(321.0, 52.8%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.1%, 24.2%, 30.2%)

Does #B23787 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23787?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23787 background; contrast on black is 3.79:1.