#B31172

#B31172

Overview

#B31172 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 17, 114, in HSL 324.1Β°, 82.7%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.5%, 36.3%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31172

RGB

179, 17, 114

HSL

324.1, 82.7%, 38.4%

HSV

324.1, 90.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.5%, 36.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.509 0.2027 351.8

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: #B31172;
color: #B31172;
border-color: #B31172;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31172?

RGB(179, 17, 114) · HSL(324.1, 82.7%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.5%, 36.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B31172 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31172?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31172 background; contrast on black is 3.24:1.