#B272BD

#B272BD

Color Values

HEX

#B272BD

RGB

178, 114, 189

HSL

291.2, 36.2%, 59.4%

HSV

291.2, 39.7%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.8%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6467 0.129 321.5

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: #B272BD;
color: #B272BD;
border-color: #B272BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B272BD?

RGB(178, 114, 189) · HSL(291.2, 36.2%, 59.4%) · CMYK(5.8%, 39.7%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B272BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B272BD?

Use 000000 text on a #B272BD background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.