#B42490

#B42490

Overview

#B42490 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 36, 144, in HSL 315.0°, 66.7%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.0%, 20.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42490

RGB

180, 36, 144

HSL

315.0, 66.7%, 42.4%

HSV

315.0, 80.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.0%, 20.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5338 0.2063 340.7

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: #B42490;
color: #B42490;
border-color: #B42490;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42490?

RGB(180, 36, 144) · HSL(315.0, 66.7%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.0%, 20.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42490 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42490?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42490 background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.