#B159B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B159B5?

RGB(177, 89, 181), HSL(297.4, 38.3%, 52.9%), CMYK(2.2%, 50.8%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B159B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B159B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 89, 181, in HSL 297.4°, 38.3%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 50.8%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B159B5

RGB

177, 89, 181

HSL

297.4, 38.3%, 52.9%

HSV

297.4, 50.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

2.2%, 50.8%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6035 0.1631 325.7

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.