#B9138A

#B9138A

Color Values

HEX

#B9138A

RGB

185, 19, 138

HSL

317.0, 81.4%, 40.0%

HSV

317.0, 89.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.7%, 25.4%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5306 0.2174 344.0

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: #B9138A;
color: #B9138A;
border-color: #B9138A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9138A?

RGB(185, 19, 138) · HSL(317.0, 81.4%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.7%, 25.4%, 27.5%)

Does #B9138A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9138A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9138A background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.