#B40D9F

#B40D9F

Overview

#B40D9F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 13, 159, in HSL 307.5°, 86.5%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 92.8%, 11.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B40D9F

RGB

180, 13, 159

HSL

307.5, 86.5%, 37.8%

HSV

307.5, 92.8%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 92.8%, 11.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5309 0.2304 335.0

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: #B40D9F;
color: #B40D9F;
border-color: #B40D9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B40D9F?

RGB(180, 13, 159) · HSL(307.5, 86.5%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 92.8%, 11.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B40D9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B40D9F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B40D9F background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.