#B9779F

#B9779F

Color Values

HEX

#B9779F

RGB

185, 119, 159

HSL

323.6, 32.0%, 59.6%

HSV

323.6, 35.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.7%, 14.1%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6508 0.0975 343.1

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: #B9779F;
color: #B9779F;
border-color: #B9779F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9779F?

RGB(185, 119, 159) · HSL(323.6, 32.0%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.7%, 14.1%, 27.5%)

Does #B9779F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B9779F?

Use 000000 text on a #B9779F background; contrast on black is 6.2:1.