#B8599B

#B8599B

Color Values

HEX

#B8599B

RGB

184, 89, 155

HSL

318.3, 40.1%, 53.5%

HSV

318.3, 51.6%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.6%, 15.8%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6008 0.1461 340.4

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: #B8599B;
color: #B8599B;
border-color: #B8599B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8599B?

RGB(184, 89, 155) · HSL(318.3, 40.1%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.6%, 15.8%, 27.8%)

Does #B8599B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8599B?

Use 000000 text on a #B8599B background; contrast on black is 4.94:1.