#B93185 Hex Color
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#b93185 is a saturated magenta pink that lands between fuchsia and raspberry. Its depth keeps it lush rather than loud, so it holds up in large type and bold buttons. White text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1, which passes AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Best used as an accent or call to action; as a full background it can overwhelm.
Questions about #b93185
What is #b93185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b93185 is rgb(185, 49, 133), in HSL hsl(323, 58%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 28%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b93185?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum flatter #b93185 without competing with it. Warm golds and soft creams also work if you want the pink to stay the focal point.
What mood does #b93185 convey?
It reads energetic and romantic at the same time. The strong saturation signals excitement and grabs attention, while the pink base keeps the feeling warm and sweet.
Is #b93185 readable on white or black?
#b93185 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.