#B31C89

#B31C89

Color Values

HEX

#B31C89

RGB

179, 28, 137

HSL

316.7, 72.9%, 40.6%

HSV

316.7, 84.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.4%, 23.5%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.524 0.208 342.8

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: #B31C89;
color: #B31C89;
border-color: #B31C89;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31C89?

RGB(179, 28, 137) · HSL(316.7, 72.9%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.4%, 23.5%, 29.8%)

Does #B31C89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31C89?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31C89 background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.