#B1278B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1278B?

RGB(177, 39, 139), HSL(316.5, 63.9%, 42.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 21.5%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #B1278B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B1278B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 177, 39, 139, in HSL 316.5°, 63.9%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.0%, 21.5%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1278B

RGB

177, 39, 139

HSL

316.5, 63.9%, 42.4%

HSV

316.5, 78.0%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 21.5%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.5286 0.1987 341.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 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.