#B1479B

#B1479B

Color Values

HEX

#B1479B

RGB

177, 71, 155

HSL

312.5, 42.7%, 48.6%

HSV

312.5, 59.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.9%, 12.4%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5674 0.1693 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: #B1479B;
color: #B1479B;
border-color: #B1479B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1479B?

RGB(177, 71, 155) · HSL(312.5, 42.7%, 48.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.9%, 12.4%, 30.6%)

Does #B1479B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B1479B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B1479B background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.