#B042B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B042B4?

RGB(176, 66, 180), HSL(297.9, 46.3%, 48.2%), CMYK(2.2%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B042B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B042B4 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 176, 66, 180, in HSL 297.9°, 46.3%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B042B4

RGB

176, 66, 180

HSL

297.9, 46.3%, 48.2%

HSV

297.9, 63.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

2.2%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5729 0.1962 326.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 3

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.