#B8599C

#B8599C

Color Values

HEX

#B8599C

RGB

184, 89, 156

HSL

317.7, 40.1%, 53.5%

HSV

317.7, 51.6%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.6%, 15.2%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6012 0.1468 339.9

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: #B8599C;
color: #B8599C;
border-color: #B8599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8599C?

RGB(184, 89, 156) · HSL(317.7, 40.1%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.6%, 15.2%, 27.8%)

Does #B8599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8599C?

Use 000000 text on a #B8599C background; contrast on black is 4.95:1.