#B23CC7

#B23CC7

Overview

#B23CC7 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 60, 199, in HSL 290.9°, 55.4%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 10.6%, 69.8%, 0.0%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23CC7

RGB

178, 60, 199

HSL

290.9, 55.4%, 50.8%

HSV

290.9, 69.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

10.6%, 69.8%, 0.0%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5806 0.2209 321.2

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: #B23CC7;
color: #B23CC7;
border-color: #B23CC7;
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 #B23CC7?

RGB(178, 60, 199) · HSL(290.9, 55.4%, 50.8%) · CMYK(10.6%, 69.8%, 0.0%, 22.0%)

Does #B23CC7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B23CC7?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23CC7 background; contrast on black is 4.36:1.