#B8479E

#B8479E

Color Values

HEX

#B8479E

RGB

184, 71, 158

HSL

313.8, 44.3%, 50.0%

HSV

313.8, 61.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 14.1%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5788 0.1765 337.7

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: #B8479E;
color: #B8479E;
border-color: #B8479E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8479E?

RGB(184, 71, 158) · HSL(313.8, 44.3%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 14.1%, 27.8%)

Does #B8479E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8479E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8479E background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.