#B8198E

#B8198E

Overview

#B8198E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 25, 142, in HSL 315.8Β°, 76.1%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B8198E

RGB

184, 25, 142

HSL

315.8, 76.1%, 41.0%

HSV

315.8, 86.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5333 0.2157 342.3

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: #B8198E;
color: #B8198E;
border-color: #B8198E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8198E?

RGB(184, 25, 142) · HSL(315.8, 76.1%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.4%, 22.8%, 27.8%)

Does #B8198E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8198E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8198E background; contrast on black is 3.57:1.