#B9236F

#B9236F

Overview

#B9236F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 35, 111, in HSL 329.6°, 68.2%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.1%, 40.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9236F

RGB

185, 35, 111

HSL

329.6, 68.2%, 43.1%

HSV

329.6, 81.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 40.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5277 0.1932 355.8

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: #B9236F;
color: #B9236F;
border-color: #B9236F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9236F?

RGB(185, 35, 111) · HSL(329.6, 68.2%, 43.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 40.0%, 27.5%)

Does #B9236F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9236F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9236F background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.