#B42183

#B42183

Color Values

HEX

#B42183

RGB

180, 33, 131

HSL

320.0, 69.0%, 41.8%

HSV

320.0, 81.7%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.7%, 27.2%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5259 0.2012 345.7

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: #B42183;
color: #B42183;
border-color: #B42183;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42183?

RGB(180, 33, 131) · HSL(320.0, 69.0%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.7%, 27.2%, 29.4%)

Does #B42183 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42183?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42183 background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.