#BA42D0

#BA42D0

Color Values

HEX

#BA42D0

RGB

186, 66, 208

HSL

290.7, 60.2%, 53.7%

HSV

290.7, 68.3%, 81.6%

CMYK

10.6%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.6028 0.2249 321.0

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: #BA42D0;
color: #BA42D0;
border-color: #BA42D0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA42D0?

RGB(186, 66, 208) · HSL(290.7, 60.2%, 53.7%) · CMYK(10.6%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 18.4%)

Does #BA42D0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.4:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA42D0?

Use 000000 text on a #BA42D0 background; contrast on black is 4.78:1.