#B23498

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23498?

RGB(178, 52, 152), HSL(312.4, 54.8%, 45.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.8%, 14.6%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.47:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23498 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 52, 152, in HSL 312.4°, 54.8%, 45.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.8%, 14.6%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23498

RGB

178, 52, 152

HSL

312.4, 54.8%, 45.1%

HSV

312.4, 70.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.8%, 14.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5471 0.1936 337.4

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.