#B8198C

#B8198C

Overview

#B8198C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 25, 140, in HSL 316.6Β°, 76.1%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.4%, 23.9%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B8198C

RGB

184, 25, 140

HSL

316.6, 76.1%, 41.0%

HSV

316.6, 86.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.4%, 23.9%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5324 0.2146 343.1

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: #B8198C;
color: #B8198C;
border-color: #B8198C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8198C?

RGB(184, 25, 140) · HSL(316.6, 76.1%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.4%, 23.9%, 27.8%)

Does #B8198C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8198C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8198C background; contrast on black is 3.56:1.