#B31566

#B31566

Overview

#B31566 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 21, 102, in HSL 329.2°, 79.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.3%, 43.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31566

RGB

179, 21, 102

HSL

329.2, 79.0%, 39.2%

HSV

329.2, 88.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.3%, 43.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5062 0.1955 357.2

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: #B31566;
color: #B31566;
border-color: #B31566;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31566?

RGB(179, 21, 102) · HSL(329.2, 79.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.3%, 43.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B31566 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31566?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31566 background; contrast on black is 3.22:1.