#B1399E

#B1399E

Overview

#B1399E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 57, 158, in HSL 309.5°, 51.3%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.8%, 10.7%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1399E

RGB

177, 57, 158

HSL

309.5, 51.3%, 45.9%

HSV

309.5, 67.8%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.8%, 10.7%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5534 0.1911 334.8

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: #B1399E;
color: #B1399E;
border-color: #B1399E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1399E?

RGB(177, 57, 158) · HSL(309.5, 51.3%, 45.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.8%, 10.7%, 30.6%)

Does #B1399E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1399E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B1399E background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.