#B40E9E

#B40E9E

Overview

#B40E9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 14, 158, in HSL 308.0°, 85.6%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 92.2%, 12.2%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B40E9E

RGB

180, 14, 158

HSL

308.0, 85.6%, 38.0%

HSV

308.0, 92.2%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 92.2%, 12.2%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5307 0.2293 335.3

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: #B40E9E;
color: #B40E9E;
border-color: #B40E9E;
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 #B40E9E?

RGB(180, 14, 158) · HSL(308.0, 85.6%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 92.2%, 12.2%, 29.4%)

Does #B40E9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B40E9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B40E9E background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.