#B3288C

#B3288C

Color Values

HEX

#B3288C

RGB

179, 40, 140

HSL

316.8, 63.5%, 42.9%

HSV

316.8, 77.7%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.7%, 21.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5331 0.1995 342.1

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: #B3288C;
color: #B3288C;
border-color: #B3288C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3288C?

RGB(179, 40, 140) · HSL(316.8, 63.5%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.7%, 21.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3288C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3288C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3288C background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.