#B4498B

#B4498B

Color Values

HEX

#B4498B

RGB

180, 73, 139

HSL

323.0, 42.3%, 49.6%

HSV

323.0, 59.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.4%, 22.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5673 0.1574 345.3

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: #B4498B;
color: #B4498B;
border-color: #B4498B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4498B?

RGB(180, 73, 139) · HSL(323.0, 42.3%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.4%, 22.8%, 29.4%)

Does #B4498B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4498B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B4498B background; contrast on black is 4.27:1.