#B3397D

#B3397D

Color Values

HEX

#B3397D

RGB

179, 57, 125

HSL

326.6, 51.7%, 46.3%

HSV

326.6, 68.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.2%, 30.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5417 0.1713 350.0

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: #B3397D;
color: #B3397D;
border-color: #B3397D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3397D?

RGB(179, 57, 125) · HSL(326.6, 51.7%, 46.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.2%, 30.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B3397D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3397D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3397D background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.