#B4479C

#B4479C

Overview

#B4479C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 71, 156, in HSL 313.2°, 43.4%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.6%, 13.3%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B4479C

RGB

180, 71, 156

HSL

313.2, 43.4%, 49.2%

HSV

313.2, 60.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.6%, 13.3%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5722 0.1722 337.1

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: #B4479C;
color: #B4479C;
border-color: #B4479C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4479C?

RGB(180, 71, 156) · HSL(313.2, 43.4%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.6%, 13.3%, 29.4%)

Does #B4479C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4479C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4479C background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.