#B23179

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23179?

RGB(178, 49, 121), HSL(326.5, 56.8%, 44.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 72.5%, 32.0%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23179 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.82:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23179 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 49, 121, in HSL 326.5°, 56.8%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.5%, 32.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23179

RGB

178, 49, 121

HSL

326.5, 56.8%, 44.5%

HSV

326.5, 72.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.5%, 32.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5307 0.1783 350.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta

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.