#B23899

#B23899

Color Values

HEX

#B23899

RGB

178, 56, 153

HSL

312.3, 52.1%, 45.9%

HSV

312.3, 68.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 14.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5514 0.1894 337.1

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: #B23899;
color: #B23899;
border-color: #B23899;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23899?

RGB(178, 56, 153) · HSL(312.3, 52.1%, 45.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 14.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B23899 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23899?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23899 background; contrast on black is 3.92:1.