#B21CB9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B21CB9?

RGB(178, 28, 185), HSL(297.3, 73.7%, 41.8%), CMYK(3.8%, 84.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B21CB9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.59:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B21CB9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 28, 185, in HSL 297.3°, 73.7%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 84.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B21CB9

RGB

178, 28, 185

HSL

297.3, 73.7%, 41.8%

HSV

297.3, 84.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

3.8%, 84.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5489 0.2394 326.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: magenta 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.