#B21B9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21B9D?

RGB(178, 27, 157), HSL(308.3, 73.7%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.8%, 11.8%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B21B9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B21B9D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 27, 157, in HSL 308.3°, 73.7%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.8%, 11.8%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21B9D

RGB

178, 27, 157

HSL

308.3, 73.7%, 40.2%

HSV

308.3, 84.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.8%, 11.8%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.532 0.2207 335.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.