#B3256F

#B3256F

Color Values

HEX

#B3256F

RGB

179, 37, 111

HSL

328.7, 65.7%, 42.4%

HSV

328.7, 79.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.3%, 38.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5187 0.187 354.4

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: #B3256F;
color: #B3256F;
border-color: #B3256F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3256F?

RGB(179, 37, 111) · HSL(328.7, 65.7%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.3%, 38.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B3256F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3256F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3256F background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.