#B249A9

#B249A9

Overview

#B249A9 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 73, 169, in HSL 305.1°, 41.8%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.0%, 5.1%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B249A9

RGB

178, 73, 169

HSL

305.1, 41.8%, 49.2%

HSV

305.1, 59.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.0%, 5.1%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.578 0.1781 331.1

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: #B249A9;
color: #B249A9;
border-color: #B249A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B249A9?

RGB(178, 73, 169) · HSL(305.1, 41.8%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.0%, 5.1%, 30.2%)

Does #B249A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B249A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B249A9 background; contrast on black is 4.42:1.