#B3229D

#B3229D

Color Values

HEX

#B3229D

RGB

179, 34, 157

HSL

309.1, 68.1%, 41.8%

HSV

309.1, 81.0%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.0%, 12.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5375 0.2159 335.5

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: #B3229D;
color: #B3229D;
border-color: #B3229D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3229D?

RGB(179, 34, 157) · HSL(309.1, 68.1%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.0%, 12.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3229D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3229D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3229D background; contrast on black is 3.63:1.