#B9399C

#B9399C

Color Values

HEX

#B9399C

RGB

185, 57, 156

HSL

313.6, 52.9%, 47.5%

HSV

313.6, 69.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 15.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5645 0.1947 338.3

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: #B9399C;
color: #B9399C;
border-color: #B9399C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9399C?

RGB(185, 57, 156) · HSL(313.6, 52.9%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 15.7%, 27.5%)

Does #B9399C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9399C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9399C background; contrast on black is 4.13:1.