#B4408B

#B4408B

Color Values

HEX

#B4408B

RGB

180, 64, 139

HSL

321.2, 47.5%, 47.8%

HSV

321.2, 64.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.4%, 22.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5565 0.1706 344.4

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: #B4408B;
color: #B4408B;
border-color: #B4408B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4408B?

RGB(180, 64, 139) · HSL(321.2, 47.5%, 47.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.4%, 22.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B4408B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4408B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4408B background; contrast on black is 4.05:1.