#B3579B

#B3579B

Color Values

HEX

#B3579B

RGB

179, 87, 155

HSL

315.7, 37.7%, 52.2%

HSV

315.7, 51.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.4%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5913 0.1453 338.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B3579B;
color: #B3579B;
border-color: #B3579B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3579B?

RGB(179, 87, 155) · HSL(315.7, 37.7%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.4%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3579B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3579B?

Use 000000 text on a #B3579B background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.