#B35997

#B35997

Color Values

HEX

#B35997

RGB

179, 89, 151

HSL

318.7, 37.2%, 52.5%

HSV

318.7, 50.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.3%, 15.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5925 0.1389 340.5

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: #B35997;
color: #B35997;
border-color: #B35997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B35997?

RGB(179, 89, 151) · HSL(318.7, 37.2%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.3%, 15.6%, 29.8%)

Does #B35997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B35997?

Use 000000 text on a #B35997 background; contrast on black is 4.79:1.