#B8248E

#B8248E

Overview

#B8248E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 36, 142, in HSL 317.0Β°, 67.3%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B8248E

RGB

184, 36, 142

HSL

317.0, 67.3%, 43.1%

HSV

317.0, 80.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5394 0.2074 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: #B8248E;
color: #B8248E;
border-color: #B8248E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8248E?

RGB(184, 36, 142) · HSL(317.0, 67.3%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%)

Does #B8248E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8248E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8248E background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.