#B3498F

#B3498F

Color Values

HEX

#B3498F

RGB

179, 73, 143

HSL

320.4, 42.1%, 49.4%

HSV

320.4, 59.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.2%, 20.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5675 0.1592 342.9

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: #B3498F;
color: #B3498F;
border-color: #B3498F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3498F?

RGB(179, 73, 143) · HSL(320.4, 42.1%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.2%, 20.1%, 29.8%)

Does #B3498F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3498F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3498F background; contrast on black is 4.27:1.