#B3217F

#B3217F

Color Values

HEX

#B3217F

RGB

179, 33, 127

HSL

321.4, 68.9%, 41.6%

HSV

321.4, 81.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.6%, 29.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5224 0.1984 347.1

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: #B3217F;
color: #B3217F;
border-color: #B3217F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

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 #B3217F?

RGB(179, 33, 127) · HSL(321.4, 68.9%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.6%, 29.1%, 29.8%)

Does #B3217F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B3217F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3217F background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.