#B9409D

#B9409D

Color Values

HEX

#B9409D

RGB

185, 64, 157

HSL

313.9, 48.6%, 48.8%

HSV

313.9, 65.4%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.4%, 15.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.572 0.1863 338.2

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: #B9409D;
color: #B9409D;
border-color: #B9409D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9409D?

RGB(185, 64, 157) · HSL(313.9, 48.6%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.4%, 15.1%, 27.5%)

Does #B9409D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9409D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9409D background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.