#B3489C

#B3489C

Color Values

HEX

#B3489C

RGB

179, 72, 156

HSL

312.9, 42.6%, 49.2%

HSV

312.9, 59.8%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.8%, 12.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5719 0.17 336.8

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: #B3489C;
color: #B3489C;
border-color: #B3489C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3489C?

RGB(179, 72, 156) · HSL(312.9, 42.6%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.8%, 12.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3489C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3489C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3489C background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.