#B42F78

#B42F78

Color Values

HEX

#B42F78

RGB

180, 47, 120

HSL

327.1, 58.6%, 44.5%

HSV

327.1, 73.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 33.3%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5318 0.1817 351.5

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: #B42F78;
color: #B42F78;
border-color: #B42F78;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42F78?

RGB(180, 47, 120) · HSL(327.1, 58.6%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 33.3%, 29.4%)

Does #B42F78 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42F78?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42F78 background; contrast on black is 3.62:1.