#B4236E

#B4236E

Overview

#B4236E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 35, 110, in HSL 329.0°, 67.4%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.6%, 38.9%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B4236E

RGB

180, 35, 110

HSL

329.0, 67.4%, 42.2%

HSV

329.0, 80.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.6%, 38.9%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5187 0.1892 355.0

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: #B4236E;
color: #B4236E;
border-color: #B4236E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4236E?

RGB(180, 35, 110) · HSL(329.0, 67.4%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.6%, 38.9%, 29.4%)

Does #B4236E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4236E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4236E background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.