#B8489B

#B8489B

Color Values

HEX

#B8489B

RGB

184, 72, 155

HSL

315.5, 44.1%, 50.2%

HSV

315.5, 60.9%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.9%, 15.8%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5786 0.1729 339.1

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: #B8489B;
color: #B8489B;
border-color: #B8489B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8489B?

RGB(184, 72, 155) · HSL(315.5, 44.1%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.9%, 15.8%, 27.8%)

Does #B8489B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8489B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B8489B background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.