#B9178D

#B9178D

Color Values

HEX

#B9178D

RGB

185, 23, 141

HSL

316.3, 77.9%, 40.8%

HSV

316.3, 87.6%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 23.8%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5336 0.2169 342.9

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: #B9178D;
color: #B9178D;
border-color: #B9178D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9178D?

RGB(185, 23, 141) · HSL(316.3, 77.9%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 23.8%, 27.5%)

Does #B9178D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9178D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9178D background; contrast on black is 3.57:1.