#B3499C

#B3499C

Color Values

HEX

#B3499C

RGB

179, 73, 156

HSL

313.0, 42.1%, 49.4%

HSV

313.0, 59.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.2%, 12.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5732 0.1685 336.9

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: #B3499C;
color: #B3499C;
border-color: #B3499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3499C?

RGB(179, 73, 156) · HSL(313.0, 42.1%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.2%, 12.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3499C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3499C background; contrast on black is 4.35:1.