#B9199F

#B9199F

Overview

#B9199F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 25, 159, in HSL 309.8°, 76.2%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.5%, 14.1%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9199F

RGB

185, 25, 159

HSL

309.8, 76.2%, 41.2%

HSV

309.8, 86.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.5%, 14.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5435 0.2266 336.5

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: #B9199F;
color: #B9199F;
border-color: #B9199F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9199F?

RGB(185, 25, 159) · HSL(309.8, 76.2%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.5%, 14.1%, 27.5%)

Does #B9199F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9199F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9199F background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.