#B197B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B197B4?

RGB(177, 151, 180), HSL(293.8, 16.2%, 64.9%), CMYK(1.7%, 16.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B197B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.64:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B197B4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 177, 151, 180, in HSL 293.8°, 16.2%, 64.9%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 16.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B197B4

RGB

177, 151, 180

HSL

293.8, 16.2%, 64.9%

HSV

293.8, 16.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.7%, 16.1%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.7089 0.0508 322.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.