#B23C89

#B23C89

Color Values

HEX

#B23C89

RGB

178, 60, 137

HSL

320.8, 49.6%, 46.7%

HSV

320.8, 66.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.3%, 23.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5483 0.1734 344.3

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: #B23C89;
color: #B23C89;
border-color: #B23C89;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.38:1

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 #B23C89?

RGB(178, 60, 137) · HSL(320.8, 49.6%, 46.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.3%, 23.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B23C89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23C89?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23C89 background; contrast on black is 3.9:1.