#B173BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B173BD?

RGB(177, 115, 189), HSL(290.3, 35.9%, 59.6%), CMYK(6.3%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #B173BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B173BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 115, 189, in HSL 290.3°, 35.9%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 6.3%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B173BD

RGB

177, 115, 189

HSL

290.3, 35.9%, 59.6%

HSV

290.3, 39.2%, 74.1%

CMYK

6.3%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6472 0.1267 320.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.