#B9196A

#B9196A

Overview

#B9196A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 25, 106, in HSL 329.6°, 76.2%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.5%, 42.7%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9196A

RGB

185, 25, 106

HSL

329.6, 76.2%, 41.2%

HSV

329.6, 86.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.5%, 42.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5202 0.1988 357.3

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: #B9196A;
color: #B9196A;
border-color: #B9196A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9196A?

RGB(185, 25, 106) · HSL(329.6, 76.2%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.5%, 42.7%, 27.5%)

Does #B9196A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9196A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9196A background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.