#B40F8E

#B40F8E

Color Values

HEX

#B40F8E

RGB

180, 15, 142

HSL

313.8, 84.6%, 38.2%

HSV

313.8, 91.7%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 91.7%, 21.1%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5226 0.2191 341.0

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: #B40F8E;
color: #B40F8E;
border-color: #B40F8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B40F8E?

RGB(180, 15, 142) · HSL(313.8, 84.6%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 91.7%, 21.1%, 29.4%)

Does #B40F8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B40F8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B40F8E background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.