#B35BB1

#B35BB1

Overview

#B35BB1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 91, 177, in HSL 301.4°, 36.7%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.2%, 1.1%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B35BB1

RGB

179, 91, 177

HSL

301.4, 36.7%, 52.9%

HSV

301.4, 49.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.2%, 1.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6069 0.1574 328.1

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: #B35BB1;
color: #B35BB1;
border-color: #B35BB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B35BB1?

RGB(179, 91, 177) · HSL(301.4, 36.7%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.2%, 1.1%, 29.8%)

Does #B35BB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B35BB1?

Use 000000 text on a #B35BB1 background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.