#B3699C

#B3699C

Color Values

HEX

#B3699C

RGB

179, 105, 156

HSL

318.6, 32.7%, 55.7%

HSV

318.6, 41.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.3%, 12.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6192 0.1148 339.6

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: #B3699C;
color: #B3699C;
border-color: #B3699C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3699C?

RGB(179, 105, 156) · HSL(318.6, 32.7%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.3%, 12.8%, 29.8%)

Does #B3699C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3699C?

Use 000000 text on a #B3699C background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.