#B426B5

#B426B5

Overview

#B426B5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 38, 181, in HSL 299.6°, 65.3%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B426B5

RGB

180, 38, 181

HSL

299.6, 65.3%, 42.9%

HSV

299.6, 79.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.6%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5551 0.2299 327.8

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: #B426B5;
color: #B426B5;
border-color: #B426B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B426B5?

RGB(180, 38, 181) · HSL(299.6, 65.3%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.6%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #B426B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B426B5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B426B5 background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.