#B42C75

#B42C75

Overview

#B42C75 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 44, 117, in HSL 327.8Β°, 60.7%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.6%, 35.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42C75

RGB

180, 44, 117

HSL

327.8, 60.7%, 43.9%

HSV

327.8, 75.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.6%, 35.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5281 0.1835 352.6

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: #B42C75;
color: #B42C75;
border-color: #B42C75;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42C75?

RGB(180, 44, 117) · HSL(327.8, 60.7%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.6%, 35.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42C75 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42C75?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42C75 background; contrast on black is 3.56:1.