#B159B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B159B4?

RGB(177, 89, 180), HSL(298.0, 37.8%, 52.7%), CMYK(1.7%, 50.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B159B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B159B4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 89, 180, in HSL 298.0°, 37.8%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 50.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B159B4

RGB

177, 89, 180

HSL

298.0, 37.8%, 52.7%

HSV

298.0, 50.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.7%, 50.6%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.603 0.1622 326.1

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.