#B9308C

#B9308C

Color Values

HEX

#B9308C

RGB

185, 48, 140

HSL

319.7, 58.8%, 45.7%

HSV

319.7, 74.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 24.3%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5491 0.195 344.3

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: #B9308C;
color: #B9308C;
border-color: #B9308C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9308C?

RGB(185, 48, 140) · HSL(319.7, 58.8%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 24.3%, 27.5%)

Does #B9308C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9308C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9308C background; contrast on black is 3.86:1.