#B4429D

#B4429D

Color Values

HEX

#B4429D

RGB

180, 66, 157

HSL

312.1, 46.3%, 48.2%

HSV

312.1, 63.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.3%, 12.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5668 0.1802 336.5

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: #B4429D;
color: #B4429D;
border-color: #B4429D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4429D?

RGB(180, 66, 157) · HSL(312.1, 46.3%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.3%, 12.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B4429D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4429D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4429D background; contrast on black is 4.21:1.