#B42273

#B42273

Color Values

HEX

#B42273

RGB

180, 34, 115

HSL

326.7, 68.2%, 42.0%

HSV

326.7, 81.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 36.1%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5199 0.1922 352.6

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: #B42273;
color: #B42273;
border-color: #B42273;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42273?

RGB(180, 34, 115) · HSL(326.7, 68.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 36.1%, 29.4%)

Does #B42273 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42273?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42273 background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.