#B279AD

#B279AD

Color Values

HEX

#B279AD

RGB

178, 121, 173

HSL

305.3, 27.0%, 58.6%

HSV

305.3, 32.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.0%, 2.8%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6517 0.0998 329.7

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: #B279AD;
color: #B279AD;
border-color: #B279AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B279AD?

RGB(178, 121, 173) · HSL(305.3, 27.0%, 58.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.0%, 2.8%, 30.2%)

Does #B279AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B279AD?

Use 000000 text on a #B279AD background; contrast on black is 6.23:1.