#B22999

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22999?

RGB(178, 41, 153), HSL(310.9, 62.6%, 42.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 14.0%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B22999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.72:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B22999 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 41, 153, in HSL 310.9°, 62.6%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.0%, 14.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B22999

RGB

178, 41, 153

HSL

310.9, 62.6%, 42.9%

HSV

310.9, 77.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 14.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5385 0.2064 336.7

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.