#B3379B

#B3379B

Color Values

HEX

#B3379B

RGB

179, 55, 155

HSL

311.6, 53.0%, 45.9%

HSV

311.6, 69.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.3%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.553 0.1927 336.6

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: #B3379B;
color: #B3379B;
border-color: #B3379B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3379B?

RGB(179, 55, 155) · HSL(311.6, 53.0%, 45.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.3%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3379B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.33:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3379B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3379B background; contrast on black is 3.94:1.