#B3256D

#B3256D

Color Values

HEX

#B3256D

RGB

179, 37, 109

HSL

329.6, 65.7%, 42.4%

HSV

329.6, 79.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.3%, 39.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.518 0.1862 355.3

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: #B3256D;
color: #B3256D;
border-color: #B3256D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3256D?

RGB(179, 37, 109) · HSL(329.6, 65.7%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.3%, 39.1%, 29.8%)

Does #B3256D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3256D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3256D background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.