#B179BA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B179BA?

RGB(177, 121, 186), HSL(291.7, 32.0%, 60.2%), CMYK(4.8%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%).

Q: Does #B179BA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B179BA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 121, 186, in HSL 291.7°, 32.0%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 4.8%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B179BA

RGB

177, 121, 186

HSL

291.7, 32.0%, 60.2%

HSV

291.7, 34.9%, 72.9%

CMYK

4.8%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.656 0.1127 321.8

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.