#B21B8C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21B8C?

RGB(178, 27, 140), HSL(315.1, 73.7%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.8%, 21.3%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B21B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.13:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B21B8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 27, 140, in HSL 315.1°, 73.7%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.8%, 21.3%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21B8C

RGB

178, 27, 140

HSL

315.1, 73.7%, 40.2%

HSV

315.1, 84.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.8%, 21.3%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5232 0.21 341.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.