#B9699C

#B9699C

Color Values

HEX

#B9699C

RGB

185, 105, 156

HSL

321.8, 36.4%, 56.9%

HSV

321.8, 43.2%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.2%, 15.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6266 0.1202 342.3

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: #B9699C;
color: #B9699C;
border-color: #B9699C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9699C?

RGB(185, 105, 156) · HSL(321.8, 36.4%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 43.2%, 15.7%, 27.5%)

Does #B9699C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.77:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9699C?

Use 000000 text on a #B9699C background; contrast on black is 5.56:1.