#B42F99

#B42F99

Color Values

HEX

#B42F99

RGB

180, 47, 153

HSL

312.2, 58.6%, 44.5%

HSV

312.2, 73.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 15.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5464 0.2013 337.5

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: #B42F99;
color: #B42F99;
border-color: #B42F99;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42F99?

RGB(180, 47, 153) · HSL(312.2, 58.6%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 15.0%, 29.4%)

Does #B42F99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42F99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42F99 background; contrast on black is 3.81:1.