#B42288

#B42288

Overview

#B42288 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 34, 136, in HSL 318.1°, 68.2%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.1%, 24.4%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42288

RGB

180, 34, 136

HSL

318.1, 68.2%, 42.0%

HSV

318.1, 81.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 24.4%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5287 0.2032 343.8

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: #B42288;
color: #B42288;
border-color: #B42288;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

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 #B42288?

RGB(180, 34, 136) · HSL(318.1, 68.2%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 24.4%, 29.4%)

Does #B42288 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42288?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42288 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.