#B22AAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B22AAE?

RGB(178, 42, 174), HSL(301.8, 61.8%, 43.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.4%, 2.2%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B22AAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B22AAE is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 42, 174, in HSL 301.8°, 61.8%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.4%, 2.2%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B22AAE

RGB

178, 42, 174

HSL

301.8, 61.8%, 43.1%

HSV

301.8, 76.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.4%, 2.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5507 0.2203 329.4

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.