#B23C97

#B23C97

Color Values

HEX

#B23C97

RGB

178, 60, 151

HSL

313.7, 49.6%, 46.7%

HSV

313.7, 66.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.3%, 15.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5545 0.1828 338.1

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: #B23C97;
color: #B23C97;
border-color: #B23C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23C97?

RGB(178, 60, 151) · HSL(313.7, 49.6%, 46.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.3%, 15.2%, 30.2%)

Does #B23C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23C97?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23C97 background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.