#B9108A

#B9108A

Overview

#B9108A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 16, 138, in HSL 316.7°, 84.1%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 91.4%, 25.4%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9108A

RGB

185, 16, 138

HSL

316.7, 84.1%, 39.4%

HSV

316.7, 91.4%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 91.4%, 25.4%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5296 0.2189 343.9

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: #B9108A;
color: #B9108A;
border-color: #B9108A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9108A?

RGB(185, 16, 138) · HSL(316.7, 84.1%, 39.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 91.4%, 25.4%, 27.5%)

Does #B9108A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9108A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9108A background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.