#B33399

#B33399

Color Values

HEX

#B33399

RGB

179, 51, 153

HSL

312.2, 55.7%, 45.1%

HSV

312.2, 71.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.5%, 14.5%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5483 0.1961 337.3

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: #B33399;
color: #B33399;
border-color: #B33399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B33399?

RGB(179, 51, 153) · HSL(312.2, 55.7%, 45.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.5%, 14.5%, 29.8%)

Does #B33399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B33399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B33399 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.