#B8319E

#B8319E

Overview

#B8319E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 49, 158, in HSL 311.6°, 57.9%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.4%, 14.1%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B8319E

RGB

184, 49, 158

HSL

311.6, 57.9%, 45.7%

HSV

311.6, 73.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.4%, 14.1%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5568 0.2048 337.0

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: #B8319E;
color: #B8319E;
border-color: #B8319E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8319E?

RGB(184, 49, 158) · HSL(311.6, 57.9%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.4%, 14.1%, 27.8%)

Does #B8319E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8319E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8319E background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.