#B3318C

#B3318C

Color Values

HEX

#B3318C

RGB

179, 49, 140

HSL

318.0, 57.0%, 44.7%

HSV

318.0, 72.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.6%, 21.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5403 0.1899 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: #B3318C;
color: #B3318C;
border-color: #B3318C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.62:1

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 #B3318C?

RGB(179, 49, 140) · HSL(318.0, 57.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.6%, 21.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3318C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3318C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3318C background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.