#B3318B

#B3318B

Color Values

HEX

#B3318B

RGB

179, 49, 139

HSL

318.5, 57.0%, 44.7%

HSV

318.5, 72.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.6%, 22.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5399 0.1893 342.9

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: #B3318B;
color: #B3318B;
border-color: #B3318B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3318B?

RGB(179, 49, 139) · HSL(318.5, 57.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.6%, 22.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3318B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3318B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3318B background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.