#B3559C

#B3559C

Color Values

HEX

#B3559C

RGB

179, 85, 156

HSL

314.7, 38.2%, 51.8%

HSV

314.7, 52.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 12.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5889 0.1494 337.6

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: #B3559C;
color: #B3559C;
border-color: #B3559C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3559C?

RGB(179, 85, 156) · HSL(314.7, 38.2%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 12.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3559C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3559C?

Use 000000 text on a #B3559C background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.