#B3249D

#B3249D

Color Values

HEX

#B3249D

RGB

179, 36, 157

HSL

309.2, 66.5%, 42.2%

HSV

309.2, 79.9%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.9%, 12.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5387 0.2142 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: #B3249D;
color: #B3249D;
border-color: #B3249D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3249D?

RGB(179, 36, 157) · HSL(309.2, 66.5%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.9%, 12.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3249D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3249D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3249D background; contrast on black is 3.66:1.