#B237A5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B237A5?

RGB(178, 55, 165), HSL(306.3, 52.8%, 45.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 69.1%, 7.3%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B237A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B237A5 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 55, 165, in HSL 306.3°, 52.8%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.1%, 7.3%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B237A5

RGB

178, 55, 165

HSL

306.3, 52.8%, 45.7%

HSV

306.3, 69.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.1%, 7.3%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5565 0.1995 332.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.