#B23BA4

#B23BA4

Color Values

HEX

#B23BA4

RGB

178, 59, 164

HSL

307.1, 50.2%, 46.5%

HSV

307.1, 66.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 7.9%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5599 0.1937 332.9

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: #B23BA4;
color: #B23BA4;
border-color: #B23BA4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23BA4?

RGB(178, 59, 164) · HSL(307.1, 50.2%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 7.9%, 30.2%)

Does #B23BA4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23BA4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23BA4 background; contrast on black is 4.05:1.