#B9428C

#B9428C

Color Values

HEX

#B9428C

RGB

185, 66, 140

HSL

322.7, 47.4%, 49.2%

HSV

322.7, 64.3%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.3%, 24.3%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5668 0.1724 345.7

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: #B9428C;
color: #B9428C;
border-color: #B9428C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9428C?

RGB(185, 66, 140) · HSL(322.7, 47.4%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.3%, 24.3%, 27.5%)

Does #B9428C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9428C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9428C background; contrast on black is 4.22:1.