#B42399

#B42399

Color Values

HEX

#B42399

RGB

180, 35, 153

HSL

311.2, 67.4%, 42.2%

HSV

311.2, 80.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.6%, 15.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5376 0.2129 337.3

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: #B42399;
color: #B42399;
border-color: #B42399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42399?

RGB(180, 35, 153) · HSL(311.2, 67.4%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.6%, 15.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42399 background; contrast on black is 3.64:1.