#B42B75

#B42B75

Overview

#B42B75 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 117, in HSL 327.6°, 61.4%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 35.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42B75

RGB

180, 43, 117

HSL

327.6, 61.4%, 43.7%

HSV

327.6, 76.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 35.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5273 0.1846 352.5

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: #B42B75;
color: #B42B75;
border-color: #B42B75;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42B75?

RGB(180, 43, 117) · HSL(327.6, 61.4%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 35.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42B75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42B75?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42B75 background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.