#B2799F

#B2799F

Color Values

HEX

#B2799F

RGB

178, 121, 159

HSL

320.0, 27.0%, 58.6%

HSV

320.0, 32.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.0%, 10.7%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6464 0.0872 339.8

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: #B2799F;
color: #B2799F;
border-color: #B2799F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2799F?

RGB(178, 121, 159) · HSL(320.0, 27.0%, 58.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.0%, 10.7%, 30.2%)

Does #B2799F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.43:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B2799F?

Use 000000 text on a #B2799F background; contrast on black is 6.13:1.