#B23988

#B23988

Color Values

HEX

#B23988

RGB

178, 57, 136

HSL

320.8, 51.5%, 46.1%

HSV

320.8, 68.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.0%, 23.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5447 0.1768 344.5

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: #B23988;
color: #B23988;
border-color: #B23988;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

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 #B23988?

RGB(178, 57, 136) · HSL(320.8, 51.5%, 46.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.0%, 23.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B23988 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23988?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23988 background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.