#B3538D

#B3538D

Color Values

HEX

#B3538D

RGB

179, 83, 141

HSL

323.8, 38.7%, 51.4%

HSV

323.8, 53.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.6%, 21.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5799 0.142 345.2

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: #B3538D;
color: #B3538D;
border-color: #B3538D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3538D?

RGB(179, 83, 141) · HSL(323.8, 38.7%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.6%, 21.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B3538D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3538D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B3538D background; contrast on black is 4.54:1.