#B9488A

#B9488A

Overview

#B9488A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 185, 72, 138, in HSL 325.0°, 44.7%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.1%, 25.4%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9488A

RGB

185, 72, 138

HSL

325.0, 44.7%, 50.4%

HSV

325.0, 61.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.1%, 25.4%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.573 0.1625 347.3

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: #B9488A;
color: #B9488A;
border-color: #B9488A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9488A?

RGB(185, 72, 138) · HSL(325.0, 44.7%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.1%, 25.4%, 27.5%)

Does #B9488A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9488A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9488A background; contrast on black is 4.36:1.