#B9508E

#B9508E

Overview

#B9508E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 80, 142, in HSL 324.6°, 42.9%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.8%, 23.2%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9508E

RGB

185, 80, 142

HSL

324.6, 42.9%, 52.0%

HSV

324.6, 56.8%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.8%, 23.2%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5847 0.1527 346.4

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: #B9508E;
color: #B9508E;
border-color: #B9508E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9508E?

RGB(185, 80, 142) · HSL(324.6, 42.9%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.8%, 23.2%, 27.5%)

Does #B9508E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9508E?

Use 000000 text on a #B9508E background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.