#B3498D

#B3498D

Color Values

HEX

#B3498D

RGB

179, 73, 141

HSL

321.5, 42.1%, 49.4%

HSV

321.5, 59.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.2%, 21.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5666 0.1579 343.9

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: #B3498D;
color: #B3498D;
border-color: #B3498D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3498D?

RGB(179, 73, 141) · HSL(321.5, 42.1%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.2%, 21.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B3498D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3498D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3498D background; contrast on black is 4.25:1.