#B3709D

#B3709D

Overview

#B3709D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 112, 157, in HSL 319.7°, 30.6%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.4%, 12.3%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3709D

RGB

179, 112, 157

HSL

319.7, 30.6%, 57.1%

HSV

319.7, 37.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.4%, 12.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6312 0.103 340.1

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: #B3709D;
color: #B3709D;
border-color: #B3709D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3709D?

RGB(179, 112, 157) · HSL(319.7, 30.6%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.4%, 12.3%, 29.8%)

Does #B3709D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3709D?

Use 000000 text on a #B3709D background; contrast on black is 5.72:1.