#BA42B1

#BA42B1

Color Values

HEX

#BA42B1

RGB

186, 66, 177

HSL

304.5, 47.6%, 49.4%

HSV

304.5, 64.5%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.5%, 4.8%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5854 0.1993 330.9

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: #BA42B1;
color: #BA42B1;
border-color: #BA42B1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA42B1?

RGB(186, 66, 177) · HSL(304.5, 47.6%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.5%, 4.8%, 27.1%)

Does #BA42B1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA42B1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA42B1 background; contrast on black is 4.5:1.