#B2259B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2259B?

RGB(178, 37, 155), HSL(309.8, 65.6%, 42.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.2%, 12.9%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B2259B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.78:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B2259B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 37, 155, in HSL 309.8°, 65.6%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.2%, 12.9%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2259B

RGB

178, 37, 155

HSL

309.8, 65.6%, 42.2%

HSV

309.8, 79.2%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.2%, 12.9%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5368 0.2115 335.9

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.