#B42B98

#B42B98

Overview

#B42B98 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 152, in HSL 312.3°, 61.4%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 15.6%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42B98

RGB

180, 43, 152

HSL

312.3, 61.4%, 43.7%

HSV

312.3, 76.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 15.6%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5427 0.2048 337.8

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: #B42B98;
color: #B42B98;
border-color: #B42B98;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42B98?

RGB(180, 43, 152) · HSL(312.3, 61.4%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 15.6%, 29.4%)

Does #B42B98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42B98?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42B98 background; contrast on black is 3.74:1.