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#B14394 color code is #B14394. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b14394.

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#B14394 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B14394 is 0.1550. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.12:1 against white and 4.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B14394 on white5.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B14394 on black4.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B143945.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B143944.10:1AA Large

#B14394 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B14394?+
The hex code for #B14394 is #B14394. In RGB it's rgb(177, 67, 148), and in HSL it's hsl(316, 45%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #B14394?+
#B14394 in RGB is (177, 67, 148). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 67, 148).
What is the CMYK value of #B14394?+
#B14394 converts to CMYK(0%, 62%, 16%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B14394.
Is #b14394 a warm or cool color?+
#B14394 (#B14394) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 316° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b14394 belong to?+
#B14394 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 316°, 45%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #b14394 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B14394 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.12:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b14394?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B14394 (#B14394) is 18-3025 Mulberry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B14394 in design

Practical guidance for using #b14394 (#B14394) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B14394 (#B14394) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b14394 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B14394 (#B14394) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B14394 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B14394 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #B14394

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b14394 (#B14394). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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