#B3438C

#B3438C

Color Values

HEX

#B3438C

RGB

179, 67, 140

HSL

320.9, 45.5%, 48.2%

HSV

320.9, 62.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.6%, 21.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5589 0.1662 343.8

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: #B3438C;
color: #B3438C;
border-color: #B3438C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3438C?

RGB(179, 67, 140) · HSL(320.9, 45.5%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.6%, 21.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3438C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3438C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3438C background; contrast on black is 4.1:1.