#B23FA3

#B23FA3

Overview

#B23FA3 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 63, 163, in HSL 307.8°, 47.7%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.6%, 8.4%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23FA3

RGB

178, 63, 163

HSL

307.8, 47.7%, 47.3%

HSV

307.8, 64.6%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.6%, 8.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5636 0.1876 333.3

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: #B23FA3;
color: #B23FA3;
border-color: #B23FA3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23FA3?

RGB(178, 63, 163) · HSL(307.8, 47.7%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.6%, 8.4%, 30.2%)

Does #B23FA3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B23FA3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B23FA3 background; contrast on black is 4.13:1.