#B42990

#B42990

Color Values

HEX

#B42990

RGB

180, 41, 144

HSL

315.5, 62.9%, 43.3%

HSV

315.5, 77.2%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 20.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5373 0.2016 340.8

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: #B42990;
color: #B42990;
border-color: #B42990;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42990?

RGB(180, 41, 144) · HSL(315.5, 62.9%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 20.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42990?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42990 background; contrast on black is 3.66:1.