#B31178

#B31178

Overview

#B31178 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 17, 120, in HSL 321.9Β°, 82.7%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.5%, 33.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31178

RGB

179, 17, 120

HSL

321.9, 82.7%, 38.4%

HSV

321.9, 90.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.5%, 33.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5115 0.2056 349.3

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: #B31178;
color: #B31178;
border-color: #B31178;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31178?

RGB(179, 17, 120) · HSL(321.9, 82.7%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.5%, 33.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B31178 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31178?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31178 background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.