#B42196

#B42196

Color Values

HEX

#B42196

RGB

180, 33, 150

HSL

312.2, 69.0%, 41.8%

HSV

312.2, 81.7%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.7%, 16.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5349 0.2127 338.3

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: #B42196;
color: #B42196;
border-color: #B42196;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42196?

RGB(180, 33, 150) · HSL(312.2, 69.0%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.7%, 16.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B42196 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42196?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42196 background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.