#B9709E

#B9709E

Color Values

HEX

#B9709E

RGB

185, 112, 158

HSL

322.2, 34.3%, 58.2%

HSV

322.2, 39.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.5%, 14.6%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6387 0.1093 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: #B9709E;
color: #B9709E;
border-color: #B9709E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9709E?

RGB(185, 112, 158) · HSL(322.2, 34.3%, 58.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.5%, 14.6%, 27.5%)

Does #B9709E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.57:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9709E?

Use 000000 text on a #B9709E background; contrast on black is 5.87:1.