#B3199D

#B3199D

Color Values

HEX

#B3199D

RGB

179, 25, 157

HSL

308.6, 75.5%, 40.0%

HSV

308.6, 86.0%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.0%, 12.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5326 0.2225 335.4

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: #B3199D;
color: #B3199D;
border-color: #B3199D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3199D?

RGB(179, 25, 157) · HSL(308.6, 75.5%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.0%, 12.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3199D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3199D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3199D background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.