#B23BC9

#B23BC9

Color Values

HEX

#B23BC9

RGB

178, 59, 201

HSL

290.3, 56.8%, 51.0%

HSV

290.3, 70.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

11.4%, 70.6%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5809 0.2238 320.7

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: #B23BC9;
color: #B23BC9;
border-color: #B23BC9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23BC9?

RGB(178, 59, 201) · HSL(290.3, 56.8%, 51.0%) · CMYK(11.4%, 70.6%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #B23BC9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23BC9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23BC9 background; contrast on black is 4.36:1.