#B42C99

#B42C99

Overview

#B42C99 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 44, 153, in HSL 311.9°, 60.7%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.6%, 15.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42C99

RGB

180, 44, 153

HSL

311.9, 60.7%, 43.9%

HSV

311.9, 75.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.6%, 15.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.544 0.2045 337.4

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: #B42C99;
color: #B42C99;
border-color: #B42C99;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42C99?

RGB(180, 44, 153) · HSL(311.9, 60.7%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.6%, 15.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42C99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42C99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42C99 background; contrast on black is 3.76:1.