#BA238D

#BA238D

Color Values

HEX

#BA238D

RGB

186, 35, 141

HSL

317.9, 68.3%, 43.3%

HSV

317.9, 81.2%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.2%, 24.2%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5416 0.2089 343.6

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: #BA238D;
color: #BA238D;
border-color: #BA238D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA238D?

RGB(186, 35, 141) · HSL(317.9, 68.3%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.2%, 24.2%, 27.1%)

Does #BA238D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA238D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA238D background; contrast on black is 3.71:1.