#BA238B

#BA238B

Color Values

HEX

#BA238B

RGB

186, 35, 139

HSL

318.7, 68.3%, 43.3%

HSV

318.7, 81.2%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.2%, 25.3%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5407 0.2077 344.4

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: #BA238B;
color: #BA238B;
border-color: #BA238B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA238B?

RGB(186, 35, 139) · HSL(318.7, 68.3%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.2%, 25.3%, 27.1%)

Does #BA238B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA238B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA238B background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.