#B238A8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B238A8?

RGB(178, 56, 168), HSL(304.9, 52.1%, 45.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B238A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.22:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B238A8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 56, 168, in HSL 304.9°, 52.1%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B238A8

RGB

178, 56, 168

HSL

304.9, 52.1%, 45.9%

HSV

304.9, 68.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.5%, 5.6%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5591 0.2005 331.4

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.