#B238A4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B238A4?

RGB(178, 56, 164), HSL(306.9, 52.1%, 45.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 7.9%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B238A4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B238A4 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 56, 164, in HSL 306.9°, 52.1%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.5%, 7.9%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B238A4

RGB

178, 56, 164

HSL

306.9, 52.1%, 45.9%

HSV

306.9, 68.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 7.9%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.557 0.1975 332.9

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.