#B9599C

#B9599C

Color Values

HEX

#B9599C

RGB

185, 89, 156

HSL

318.1, 40.7%, 53.7%

HSV

318.1, 51.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.9%, 15.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6026 0.1476 340.3

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: #B9599C;
color: #B9599C;
border-color: #B9599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9599C?

RGB(185, 89, 156) · HSL(318.1, 40.7%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.9%, 15.7%, 27.5%)

Does #B9599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9599C?

Use 000000 text on a #B9599C background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.