#BA42A2

#BA42A2

Color Values

HEX

#BA42A2

RGB

186, 66, 162

HSL

312.0, 47.6%, 49.4%

HSV

312.0, 64.5%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.5%, 12.9%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.578 0.1878 336.5

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: #BA42A2;
color: #BA42A2;
border-color: #BA42A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA42A2?

RGB(186, 66, 162) · HSL(312.0, 47.6%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.5%, 12.9%, 27.1%)

Does #BA42A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA42A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA42A2 background; contrast on black is 4.39:1.