#B249B9

#B249B9

Overview

#B249B9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 73, 185, in HSL 296.2°, 44.4%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 60.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B249B9

RGB

178, 73, 185

HSL

296.2, 44.4%, 50.6%

HSV

296.2, 60.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

3.8%, 60.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5863 0.1919 325.2

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: #B249B9;
color: #B249B9;
border-color: #B249B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B249B9?

RGB(178, 73, 185) · HSL(296.2, 44.4%, 50.6%) · CMYK(3.8%, 60.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B249B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B249B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B249B9 background; contrast on black is 4.55:1.