#B31C74

#B31C74

Color Values

HEX

#B31C74

RGB

179, 28, 116

HSL

325.0, 72.9%, 40.6%

HSV

325.0, 84.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.4%, 35.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5149 0.1968 351.5

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: #B31C74;
color: #B31C74;
border-color: #B31C74;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31C74?

RGB(179, 28, 116) · HSL(325.0, 72.9%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.4%, 35.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B31C74 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B31C74?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31C74 background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.