#BE42B9

#BE42B9

Overview

#BE42B9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 190, 66, 185, in HSL 302.4°, 48.8%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.3%, 2.6%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BE42B9

RGB

190, 66, 185

HSL

302.4, 48.8%, 50.2%

HSV

302.4, 65.3%, 74.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.3%, 2.6%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.5953 0.2078 329.5

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: #BE42B9;
color: #BE42B9;
border-color: #BE42B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BE42B9?

RGB(190, 66, 185) · HSL(302.4, 48.8%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.3%, 2.6%, 25.5%)

Does #BE42B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BE42B9?

Use 000000 text on a #BE42B9 background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.