#B23887

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23887?

RGB(178, 56, 135), HSL(321.1, 52.1%, 45.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 24.2%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23887 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.51:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23887 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 56, 135, in HSL 321.1°, 52.1%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.5%, 24.2%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B23887

RGB

178, 56, 135

HSL

321.1, 52.1%, 45.9%

HSV

321.1, 68.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 24.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5432 0.1775 344.8

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.