#B31B6C

#B31B6C

Overview

#B31B6C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 27, 108, in HSL 328.0°, 73.8%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.9%, 39.7%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31B6C

RGB

179, 27, 108

HSL

328.0, 73.8%, 40.4%

HSV

328.0, 84.9%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.9%, 39.7%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5113 0.194 355.0

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: #B31B6C;
color: #B31B6C;
border-color: #B31B6C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31B6C?

RGB(179, 27, 108) · HSL(328.0, 73.8%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.9%, 39.7%, 29.8%)

Does #B31B6C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.38:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31B6C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31B6C background; contrast on black is 3.29:1.