#B24FA2

#B24FA2

Overview

#B24FA2 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 79, 162, in HSL 309.7°, 39.1%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 55.6%, 9.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B24FA2

RGB

178, 79, 162

HSL

309.7, 39.1%, 50.4%

HSV

309.7, 55.6%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.6%, 9.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5821 0.1632 334.1

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: #B24FA2;
color: #B24FA2;
border-color: #B24FA2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B24FA2?

RGB(178, 79, 162) · HSL(309.7, 39.1%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.6%, 9.0%, 30.2%)

Does #B24FA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B24FA2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B24FA2 background; contrast on black is 4.53:1.