#B2157E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2157E?

RGB(178, 21, 126), HSL(319.9, 78.9%, 39.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 88.2%, 29.2%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B2157E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B2157E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 21, 126, in HSL 319.9°, 78.9%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.2%, 29.2%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2157E

RGB

178, 21, 126

HSL

319.9, 78.9%, 39.0%

HSV

319.9, 88.2%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.2%, 29.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5139 0.2059 346.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumvioletred

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.