#B9176C

#B9176C

Overview

#B9176C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 23, 108, in HSL 328.5°, 77.9%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.6%, 41.6%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9176C

RGB

185, 23, 108

HSL

328.5, 77.9%, 40.8%

HSV

328.5, 87.6%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 41.6%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.52 0.2008 356.3

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: #B9176C;
color: #B9176C;
border-color: #B9176C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9176C?

RGB(185, 23, 108) · HSL(328.5, 77.9%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 41.6%, 27.5%)

Does #B9176C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9176C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9176C background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.