#B23CC6

#B23CC6

Overview

#B23CC6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 60, 198, in HSL 291.3Β°, 54.8%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 10.1%, 69.7%, 0.0%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23CC6

RGB

178, 60, 198

HSL

291.3, 54.8%, 50.6%

HSV

291.3, 69.7%, 77.6%

CMYK

10.1%, 69.7%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.58 0.2201 321.5

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: #B23CC6;
color: #B23CC6;
border-color: #B23CC6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23CC6?

RGB(178, 60, 198) · HSL(291.3, 54.8%, 50.6%) · CMYK(10.1%, 69.7%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #B23CC6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23CC6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23CC6 background; contrast on black is 4.35:1.