#B3227C

#B3227C

Color Values

HEX

#B3227C

RGB

179, 34, 124

HSL

322.8, 68.1%, 41.8%

HSV

322.8, 81.0%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.0%, 30.7%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5218 0.196 348.4

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: #B3227C;
color: #B3227C;
border-color: #B3227C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.11:1

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 #B3227C?

RGB(179, 34, 124) · HSL(322.8, 68.1%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.0%, 30.7%, 29.8%)

Does #B3227C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3227C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3227C background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.