#B3498B

#B3498B

Color Values

HEX

#B3498B

RGB

179, 73, 139

HSL

322.6, 42.1%, 49.4%

HSV

322.6, 59.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.2%, 22.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5658 0.1566 344.9

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: #B3498B;
color: #B3498B;
border-color: #B3498B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3498B?

RGB(179, 73, 139) · HSL(322.6, 42.1%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.2%, 22.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3498B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3498B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3498B background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.