#B42FA8

#B42FA8

Overview

#B42FA8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 47, 168, in HSL 305.4Β°, 58.6%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42FA8

RGB

180, 47, 168

HSL

305.4, 58.6%, 44.5%

HSV

305.4, 73.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5542 0.2119 332.0

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: #B42FA8;
color: #B42FA8;
border-color: #B42FA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42FA8?

RGB(180, 47, 168) · HSL(305.4, 58.6%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 6.7%, 29.4%)

Does #B42FA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42FA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42FA8 background; contrast on black is 3.91:1.