#B42287

#B42287

Color Values

HEX

#B42287

RGB

180, 34, 135

HSL

318.5, 68.2%, 42.0%

HSV

318.5, 81.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 25.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5283 0.2027 344.2

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: #B42287;
color: #B42287;
border-color: #B42287;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42287?

RGB(180, 34, 135) · HSL(318.5, 68.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 25.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42287 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42287?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42287 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.