#B31DCD

#B31DCD

Overview

#B31DCD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 29, 205, in HSL 291.1Β°, 75.2%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 12.7%, 85.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31DCD

RGB

179, 29, 205

HSL

291.1, 75.2%, 45.9%

HSV

291.1, 85.9%, 80.4%

CMYK

12.7%, 85.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5639 0.2538 320.8

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: #B31DCD;
color: #B31DCD;
border-color: #B31DCD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31DCD?

RGB(179, 29, 205) · HSL(291.1, 75.2%, 45.9%) · CMYK(12.7%, 85.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%)

Does #B31DCD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B31DCD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B31DCD background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.