#B2479C

#B2479C

Color Values

HEX

#B2479C

RGB

178, 71, 156

HSL

312.3, 43.0%, 48.8%

HSV

312.3, 60.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.1%, 12.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5693 0.1708 336.4

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: #B2479C;
color: #B2479C;
border-color: #B2479C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2479C?

RGB(178, 71, 156) · HSL(312.3, 43.0%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.1%, 12.4%, 30.2%)

Does #B2479C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2479C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2479C background; contrast on black is 4.27:1.