#B235BE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B235BE?

RGB(178, 53, 190), HSL(294.7, 56.4%, 47.6%), CMYK(6.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%).

Q: Does #B235BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.07:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B235BE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 53, 190, in HSL 294.7°, 56.4%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 6.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B235BE

RGB

178, 53, 190

HSL

294.7, 56.4%, 47.6%

HSV

294.7, 72.1%, 74.5%

CMYK

6.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.5688 0.2214 324.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 3

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.