#B3799F

#B3799F

Color Values

HEX

#B3799F

RGB

179, 121, 159

HSL

320.7, 27.6%, 58.8%

HSV

320.7, 32.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.4%, 11.2%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6475 0.0882 340.4

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: #B3799F;
color: #B3799F;
border-color: #B3799F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3799F?

RGB(179, 121, 159) · HSL(320.7, 27.6%, 58.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.4%, 11.2%, 29.8%)

Does #B3799F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.41:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B3799F?

Use 000000 text on a #B3799F background; contrast on black is 6.15:1.