#B3259D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3259D?

RGB(179, 37, 157), HSL(309.3, 65.7%, 42.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.3%, 12.3%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B3259D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.72:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3259D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 37, 157, in HSL 309.3°, 65.7%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.3%, 12.3%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3259D

RGB

179, 37, 157

HSL

309.3, 65.7%, 42.4%

HSV

309.3, 79.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.3%, 12.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5394 0.2133 335.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.