#B427B0

#B427B0

Overview

#B427B0 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 39, 176, in HSL 301.7°, 64.4%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.3%, 2.2%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B427B0

RGB

180, 39, 176

HSL

301.7, 64.4%, 42.9%

HSV

301.7, 78.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.3%, 2.2%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5528 0.2254 329.4

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: #B427B0;
color: #B427B0;
border-color: #B427B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B427B0?

RGB(180, 39, 176) · HSL(301.7, 64.4%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.3%, 2.2%, 29.4%)

Does #B427B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B427B0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B427B0 background; contrast on black is 3.86:1.