#B356A9

#B356A9

Color Values

HEX

#B356A9

RGB

179, 86, 169

HSL

306.5, 38.0%, 52.0%

HSV

306.5, 52.0%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.0%, 5.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5961 0.1585 331.6

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: #B356A9;
color: #B356A9;
border-color: #B356A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B356A9?

RGB(179, 86, 169) · HSL(306.5, 38.0%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.0%, 5.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B356A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B356A9?

Use 000000 text on a #B356A9 background; contrast on black is 4.82:1.