#B23993

#B23993

Color Values

HEX

#B23993

RGB

178, 57, 147

HSL

315.4, 51.5%, 46.1%

HSV

315.4, 68.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.0%, 17.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5496 0.1839 339.6

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: #B23993;
color: #B23993;
border-color: #B23993;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23993?

RGB(178, 57, 147) · HSL(315.4, 51.5%, 46.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.0%, 17.4%, 30.2%)

Does #B23993 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23993?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23993 background; contrast on black is 3.9:1.