#B42C9D

#B42C9D

Overview

#B42C9D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 44, 157, in HSL 310.1Β°, 60.7%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.6%, 12.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42C9D

RGB

180, 44, 157

HSL

310.1, 60.7%, 43.9%

HSV

310.1, 75.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.6%, 12.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.546 0.2072 336.0

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: #B42C9D;
color: #B42C9D;
border-color: #B42C9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42C9D?

RGB(180, 44, 157) · HSL(310.1, 60.7%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.6%, 12.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B42C9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42C9D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42C9D background; contrast on black is 3.79:1.