#B9599C

Color Details

HEX
#B9599C
RGB
rgb(185, 89, 156)
HSL
hsl(318, 41%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 16%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9599c
Contrast 4.97:1 AA
White on #b9599c
Contrast 4.22:1 Fail
#b9599c on Black
Contrast 4.97:1 AA
#b9599c on White
Contrast 4.22:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c77ab0
#d59bc4
#e3bdd7
#94477d
#6f355e
#4a243e

Complement & Analogous

#5aba76
#ba5a6d
#a75aba

Triadic

#9dba5a
#5a9dba

Monochrome

#4a243e #6f355e #b9599c #d59bc4 #e3bdd7 #f1deeb

Analogous

#a75aba #c18ccf #b9599c #c87b8a #ba5a6d #954857

Complementary Mix

#6f355e #b9599c #d59bc4 #5aba76 #94d2a6 #3b794d

Nearby Colors

#b9599b
#b9599d
#b9598c
#b959ac

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About #B9599C

#B9599C converts to RGB(185, 89, 156) and HSL(318, 41%, 54%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B9599C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9599C?
RGB: 185, 89, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 89, 156)
Is #B9599C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9599C?
Complement: #5aba76.
Does #B9599C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.22:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 4.97:1 (AA (normal text)).