#B24AA8

#B24AA8

Overview

#B24AA8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 74, 168, in HSL 305.8°, 41.3%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 58.4%, 5.6%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B24AA8

RGB

178, 74, 168

HSL

305.8, 41.3%, 49.4%

HSV

305.8, 58.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.4%, 5.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5787 0.1758 331.5

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: #B24AA8;
color: #B24AA8;
border-color: #B24AA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B24AA8?

RGB(178, 74, 168) · HSL(305.8, 41.3%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.4%, 5.6%, 30.2%)

Does #B24AA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B24AA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B24AA8 background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.