#B7178C

#B7178C

Overview

#B7178C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 183, 23, 140, in HSL 316.1Β°, 77.7%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.4%, 23.5%, 28.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B7178C

RGB

183, 23, 140

HSL

316.1, 77.7%, 40.4%

HSV

316.1, 87.4%, 71.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.4%, 23.5%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.5298 0.2153 342.7

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: #B7178C;
color: #B7178C;
border-color: #B7178C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B7178C?

RGB(183, 23, 140) · HSL(316.1, 77.7%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.4%, 23.5%, 28.2%)

Does #B7178C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B7178C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B7178C background; contrast on black is 3.51:1.