#B2338B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2338B?

RGB(178, 51, 139), HSL(318.4, 55.5%, 44.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 71.3%, 21.9%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B2338B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.62:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B2338B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 51, 139, in HSL 318.4°, 55.5%, 44.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.3%, 21.9%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2338B

RGB

178, 51, 139

HSL

318.4, 55.5%, 44.9%

HSV

318.4, 71.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.3%, 21.9%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5401 0.1862 342.7

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.