#B6236D

#B6236D

Overview

#B6236D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 182, 35, 109, in HSL 329.8°, 67.7%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.8%, 40.1%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B6236D

RGB

182, 35, 109

HSL

329.8, 67.7%, 42.5%

HSV

329.8, 80.8%, 71.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.8%, 40.1%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.5218 0.1902 356.0

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: #B6236D;
color: #B6236D;
border-color: #B6236D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B6236D?

RGB(182, 35, 109) · HSL(329.8, 67.7%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.8%, 40.1%, 28.6%)

Does #B6236D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B6236D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B6236D background; contrast on black is 3.45:1.