#B4497F

#B4497F

Color Values

HEX

#B4497F

RGB

180, 73, 127

HSL

329.7, 42.3%, 49.6%

HSV

329.7, 59.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.4%, 29.4%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5626 0.1505 351.6

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: #B4497F;
color: #B4497F;
border-color: #B4497F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4497F?

RGB(180, 73, 127) · HSL(329.7, 42.3%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.4%, 29.4%, 29.4%)

Does #B4497F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4497F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4497F background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.