#B23BA7

#B23BA7

Color Values

HEX

#B23BA7

RGB

178, 59, 167

HSL

305.5, 50.2%, 46.5%

HSV

305.5, 66.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 6.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5615 0.196 331.8

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: #B23BA7;
color: #B23BA7;
border-color: #B23BA7;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23BA7?

RGB(178, 59, 167) · HSL(305.5, 50.2%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 6.2%, 30.2%)

Does #B23BA7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23BA7?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23BA7 background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.