#B9237E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9237E?

RGB(185, 35, 126), HSL(323.6, 68.2%, 43.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 31.9%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B9237E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9237E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 35, 126, in HSL 323.6°, 68.2%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.1%, 31.9%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9237E

RGB

185, 35, 126

HSL

323.6, 68.2%, 43.1%

HSV

323.6, 81.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 31.9%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5335 0.2001 349.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumvioletred

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.