#B9249A

#B9249A

Overview

#B9249A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 36, 154, in HSL 312.5Β°, 67.4%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.5%, 16.8%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9249A

RGB

185, 36, 154

HSL

312.5, 67.4%, 43.3%

HSV

312.5, 80.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.5%, 16.8%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5469 0.2154 338.4

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: #B9249A;
color: #B9249A;
border-color: #B9249A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9249A?

RGB(185, 36, 154) · HSL(312.5, 67.4%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.5%, 16.8%, 27.5%)

Does #B9249A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9249A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9249A background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.