#B42DA6

#B42DA6

Overview

#B42DA6 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 45, 166, in HSL 306.2Β°, 60.0%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 7.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42DA6

RGB

180, 45, 166

HSL

306.2, 60.0%, 44.1%

HSV

306.2, 75.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 7.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5515 0.2125 332.7

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: #B42DA6;
color: #B42DA6;
border-color: #B42DA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42DA6?

RGB(180, 45, 166) · HSL(306.2, 60.0%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 7.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B42DA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42DA6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42DA6 background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.