#B42AB8

#B42AB8

Overview

#B42AB8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 42, 184, in HSL 298.3°, 62.8%, 44.3%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42AB8

RGB

180, 42, 184

HSL

298.3, 62.8%, 44.3%

HSV

298.3, 77.2%, 72.2%

CMYK

2.2%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5595 0.2286 326.8

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: #B42AB8;
color: #B42AB8;
border-color: #B42AB8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42AB8?

RGB(180, 42, 184) · HSL(298.3, 62.8%, 44.3%) · CMYK(2.2%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B42AB8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42AB8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42AB8 background; contrast on black is 3.96:1.