#B3299A

#B3299A

Color Values

HEX

#B3299A

RGB

179, 41, 154

HSL

310.9, 62.7%, 43.1%

HSV

310.9, 77.1%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.1%, 14.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5406 0.2076 336.7

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: #B3299A;
color: #B3299A;
border-color: #B3299A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3299A?

RGB(179, 41, 154) · HSL(310.9, 62.7%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.1%, 14.0%, 29.8%)

Does #B3299A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3299A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3299A background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.