#B9359D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9359D?

RGB(185, 53, 157), HSL(312.7, 55.5%, 46.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 71.4%, 15.1%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B9359D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.17:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9359D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 53, 157, in HSL 312.7°, 55.5%, 46.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.4%, 15.1%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9359D

RGB

185, 53, 157

HSL

312.7, 55.5%, 46.7%

HSV

312.7, 71.4%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.4%, 15.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5613 0.2002 337.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.