#B42DA0

#B42DA0

Color Values

HEX

#B42DA0

RGB

180, 45, 160

HSL

308.9, 60.0%, 44.1%

HSV

308.9, 75.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 11.1%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5483 0.2082 334.9

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: #B42DA0;
color: #B42DA0;
border-color: #B42DA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42DA0?

RGB(180, 45, 160) · HSL(308.9, 60.0%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 11.1%, 29.4%)

Does #B42DA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42DA0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42DA0 background; contrast on black is 3.82:1.