#B33496

#B33496

Color Values

HEX

#B33496

RGB

179, 52, 150

HSL

313.7, 55.0%, 45.3%

HSV

313.7, 70.9%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.9%, 16.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5477 0.1929 338.5

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: #B33496;
color: #B33496;
border-color: #B33496;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

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 #B33496?

RGB(179, 52, 150) · HSL(313.7, 55.0%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.9%, 16.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B33496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B33496?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B33496 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.