#B156B9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B156B9?

RGB(177, 86, 185), HSL(295.2, 41.4%, 53.1%), CMYK(4.3%, 53.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B156B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B156B9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 86, 185, in HSL 295.2°, 41.4%, 53.1%, and in CMYK 4.3%, 53.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B156B9

RGB

177, 86, 185

HSL

295.2, 41.4%, 53.1%

HSV

295.2, 53.5%, 72.5%

CMYK

4.3%, 53.5%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6014 0.1717 324.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: orchid 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.