#B227B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B227B4?

RGB(178, 39, 180), HSL(299.1, 64.4%, 42.9%), CMYK(1.1%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B227B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.47:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B227B4 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 39, 180, in HSL 299.1°, 64.4%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B227B4

RGB

178, 39, 180

HSL

299.1, 64.4%, 42.9%

HSV

299.1, 78.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.1%, 78.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5521 0.2275 327.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 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.