#B172A0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B172A0?

RGB(177, 114, 160), HSL(316.2, 28.8%, 57.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 9.6%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #B172A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B172A0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 114, 160, in HSL 316.2°, 28.8%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 9.6%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#B172A0

RGB

177, 114, 160

HSL

316.2, 28.8%, 57.1%

HSV

316.2, 35.6%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 9.6%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6334 0.1 337.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 4

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.