#B809B9

#B809B9

Overview

#B809B9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 9, 185, in HSL 299.7°, 90.7%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.5%, 95.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B809B9

RGB

184, 9, 185

HSL

299.7, 90.7%, 38.0%

HSV

299.7, 95.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.5%, 95.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5517 0.2503 328.0

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: #B809B9;
color: #B809B9;
border-color: #B809B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B809B9?

RGB(184, 9, 185) · HSL(299.7, 90.7%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.5%, 95.1%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B809B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B809B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B809B9 background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.