#B42B96

#B42B96

Overview

#B42B96 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 150, in HSL 313.1°, 61.4%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 16.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42B96

RGB

180, 43, 150

HSL

313.1, 61.4%, 43.7%

HSV

313.1, 76.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 16.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5417 0.2035 338.6

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: #B42B96;
color: #B42B96;
border-color: #B42B96;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42B96?

RGB(180, 43, 150) · HSL(313.1, 61.4%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 16.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B42B96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42B96?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42B96 background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.