#B311B2

#B311B2

Overview

#B311B2 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 17, 178, in HSL 300.4°, 82.7%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.5%, 0.6%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B311B2

RGB

179, 17, 178

HSL

300.4, 82.7%, 38.4%

HSV

300.4, 90.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.5%, 0.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5416 0.2408 328.6

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: #B311B2;
color: #B311B2;
border-color: #B311B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B311B2?

RGB(179, 17, 178) · HSL(300.4, 82.7%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.5%, 0.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B311B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B311B2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B311B2 background; contrast on black is 3.64:1.