#B21CB1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21CB1?

RGB(178, 28, 177), HSL(300.4, 72.8%, 40.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.3%, 0.6%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B21CB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.68:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B21CB1 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 28, 177, in HSL 300.4°, 72.8%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.3%, 0.6%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21CB1

RGB

178, 28, 177

HSL

300.4, 72.8%, 40.4%

HSV

300.4, 84.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.3%, 0.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5439 0.2337 328.5

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.