#B3409B

#B3409B

Color Values

HEX

#B3409B

RGB

179, 64, 155

HSL

312.5, 47.3%, 47.6%

HSV

312.5, 64.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5622 0.1808 336.9

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: #B3409B;
color: #B3409B;
border-color: #B3409B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3409B?

RGB(179, 64, 155) · HSL(312.5, 47.3%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3409B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3409B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3409B background; contrast on black is 4.12:1.