#B23A8A

#B23A8A

Color Values

HEX

#B23A8A

RGB

178, 58, 138

HSL

320.0, 50.8%, 46.3%

HSV

320.0, 67.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 22.5%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5466 0.1767 343.6

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: #B23A8A;
color: #B23A8A;
border-color: #B23A8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23A8A?

RGB(178, 58, 138) · HSL(320.0, 50.8%, 46.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 22.5%, 30.2%)

Does #B23A8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23A8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23A8A background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.