#B3308C

#B3308C

Color Values

HEX

#B3308C

RGB

179, 48, 140

HSL

317.9, 57.7%, 44.5%

HSV

317.9, 73.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.2%, 21.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5395 0.191 342.5

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: #B3308C;
color: #B3308C;
border-color: #B3308C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3308C?

RGB(179, 48, 140) · HSL(317.9, 57.7%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.2%, 21.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3308C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3308C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3308C background; contrast on black is 3.72:1.