#B23183

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23183?

RGB(178, 49, 131), HSL(321.9, 56.8%, 44.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 72.5%, 26.4%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23183 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.74:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23183 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 49, 131, in HSL 321.9°, 56.8%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.5%, 26.4%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23183

RGB

178, 49, 131

HSL

321.9, 56.8%, 44.5%

HSV

321.9, 72.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.5%, 26.4%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5348 0.1838 346.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.