#B3319B

#B3319B

Overview

#B3319B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 49, 155, in HSL 311.1°, 57.0%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.6%, 13.4%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3319B

RGB

179, 49, 155

HSL

311.1, 57.0%, 44.7%

HSV

311.1, 72.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.6%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5475 0.1998 336.5

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: #B3319B;
color: #B3319B;
border-color: #B3319B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3319B?

RGB(179, 49, 155) · HSL(311.1, 57.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.6%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3319B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3319B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3319B background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.