#B3487E

#B3487E

Overview

#B3487E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 72, 126, in HSL 329.7°, 42.6%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.8%, 29.6%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3487E

RGB

179, 72, 126

HSL

329.7, 42.6%, 49.2%

HSV

329.7, 59.8%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.8%, 29.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5595 0.1506 351.7

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: #B3487E;
color: #B3487E;
border-color: #B3487E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3487E?

RGB(179, 72, 126) · HSL(329.7, 42.6%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.8%, 29.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B3487E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3487E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3487E background; contrast on black is 4.14:1.