#B949B5

#B949B5

Overview

#B949B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 73, 181, in HSL 302.1°, 44.4%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.5%, 2.2%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B949B5

RGB

185, 73, 181

HSL

302.1, 44.4%, 50.6%

HSV

302.1, 60.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.5%, 2.2%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5937 0.1923 329.1

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: #B949B5;
color: #B949B5;
border-color: #B949B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B949B5?

RGB(185, 73, 181) · HSL(302.1, 44.4%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.5%, 2.2%, 27.5%)

Does #B949B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B949B5?

Use 000000 text on a #B949B5 background; contrast on black is 4.68:1.