#B4268D

#B4268D

Color Values

HEX

#B4268D

RGB

180, 38, 141

HSL

316.5, 65.1%, 42.7%

HSV

316.5, 78.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.9%, 21.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5337 0.2027 341.9

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: #B4268D;
color: #B4268D;
border-color: #B4268D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.83:1

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 #B4268D?

RGB(180, 38, 141) · HSL(316.5, 65.1%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.9%, 21.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B4268D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4268D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4268D background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.