#B42EB4

#B42EB4

Color Values

HEX

#B42EB4

RGB

180, 46, 180

HSL

300.0, 59.3%, 44.3%

HSV

300.0, 74.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5601 0.2218 328.0

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: #B42EB4;
color: #B42EB4;
border-color: #B42EB4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42EB4?

RGB(180, 46, 180) · HSL(300.0, 59.3%, 44.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42EB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42EB4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42EB4 background; contrast on black is 3.99:1.