#B3559B

#B3559B

Color Values

HEX

#B3559B

RGB

179, 85, 155

HSL

315.3, 38.2%, 51.8%

HSV

315.3, 52.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5885 0.1486 338.1

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: #B3559B;
color: #B3559B;
border-color: #B3559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3559B?

RGB(179, 85, 155) · HSL(315.3, 38.2%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3559B?

Use 000000 text on a #B3559B background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.