#B2479D

#B2479D

Color Values

HEX

#B2479D

RGB

178, 71, 157

HSL

311.8, 43.0%, 48.8%

HSV

311.8, 60.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.1%, 11.8%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5698 0.1716 336.0

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: #B2479D;
color: #B2479D;
border-color: #B2479D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2479D?

RGB(178, 71, 157) · HSL(311.8, 43.0%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.1%, 11.8%, 30.2%)

Does #B2479D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B2479D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B2479D background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.