#B9609F

#B9609F

Color Values

HEX

#B9609F

RGB

185, 96, 159

HSL

317.5, 38.9%, 55.1%

HSV

317.5, 48.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.1%, 14.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6139 0.1381 339.4

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: #B9609F;
color: #B9609F;
border-color: #B9609F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9609F?

RGB(185, 96, 159) · HSL(317.5, 38.9%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.1%, 14.1%, 27.5%)

Does #B9609F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9609F?

Use 000000 text on a #B9609F background; contrast on black is 5.24:1.