#B42BA8

#B42BA8

Overview

#B42BA8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 168, in HSL 305.3°, 61.4%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 6.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42BA8

RGB

180, 43, 168

HSL

305.3, 61.4%, 43.7%

HSV

305.3, 76.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 6.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5511 0.2159 332.0

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: #B42BA8;
color: #B42BA8;
border-color: #B42BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42BA8?

RGB(180, 43, 168) · HSL(305.3, 61.4%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 6.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B42BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42BA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42BA8 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.