#B3609B

#B3609B

Color Values

HEX

#B3609B

RGB

179, 96, 155

HSL

317.3, 35.3%, 53.9%

HSV

317.3, 46.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.4%, 13.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6046 0.1299 339.1

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: #B3609B;
color: #B3609B;
border-color: #B3609B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3609B?

RGB(179, 96, 155) · HSL(317.3, 35.3%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.4%, 13.4%, 29.8%)

Does #B3609B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3609B?

Use 000000 text on a #B3609B background; contrast on black is 5.06:1.