#B9499F

#B9499F

Color Values

HEX

#B9499F

RGB

185, 73, 159

HSL

313.9, 44.4%, 50.6%

HSV

313.9, 60.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.5%, 14.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5831 0.175 337.7

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: #B9499F;
color: #B9499F;
border-color: #B9499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9499F?

RGB(185, 73, 159) · HSL(313.9, 44.4%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.5%, 14.1%, 27.5%)

Does #B9499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9499F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B9499F background; contrast on black is 4.52:1.