#B312C9

#B312C9

Overview

#B312C9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 18, 201, in HSL 292.8Β°, 83.6%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 10.9%, 91.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B312C9

RGB

179, 18, 201

HSL

292.8, 83.6%, 42.9%

HSV

292.8, 91.0%, 78.8%

CMYK

10.9%, 91.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5568 0.2565 322.0

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: #B312C9;
color: #B312C9;
border-color: #B312C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B312C9?

RGB(179, 18, 201) · HSL(292.8, 83.6%, 42.9%) · CMYK(10.9%, 91.0%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #B312C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B312C9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B312C9 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.