#B31979

#B31979

Color Values

HEX

#B31979

RGB

179, 25, 121

HSL

322.6, 75.5%, 40.0%

HSV

322.6, 86.0%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.0%, 32.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5154 0.2014 349.2

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: #B31979;
color: #B31979;
border-color: #B31979;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31979?

RGB(179, 25, 121) · HSL(322.6, 75.5%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.0%, 32.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B31979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31979?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31979 background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.