#B9288C

#B9288C

Overview

#B9288C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 40, 140, in HSL 318.6°, 64.4%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.4%, 24.3%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9288C

RGB

185, 40, 140

HSL

318.6, 64.4%, 44.1%

HSV

318.6, 78.4%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.4%, 24.3%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5429 0.2032 343.9

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: #B9288C;
color: #B9288C;
border-color: #B9288C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9288C?

RGB(185, 40, 140) · HSL(318.6, 64.4%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.4%, 24.3%, 27.5%)

Does #B9288C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9288C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9288C background; contrast on black is 3.75:1.