#B3399E

#B3399E

Overview

#B3399E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 57, 158, in HSL 310.3Β°, 51.7%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.2%, 11.7%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3399E

RGB

179, 57, 158

HSL

310.3, 51.7%, 46.3%

HSV

310.3, 68.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.2%, 11.7%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5564 0.1924 335.5

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: #B3399E;
color: #B3399E;
border-color: #B3399E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3399E?

RGB(179, 57, 158) · HSL(310.3, 51.7%, 46.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.2%, 11.7%, 29.8%)

Does #B3399E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3399E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3399E background; contrast on black is 4.0:1.