#B238B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B238B5?

RGB(178, 56, 181), HSL(298.6, 52.7%, 46.5%), CMYK(1.7%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B238B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B238B5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 56, 181, in HSL 298.6°, 52.7%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B238B5

RGB

178, 56, 181

HSL

298.6, 52.7%, 46.5%

HSV

298.6, 69.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.7%, 69.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5662 0.2107 326.9

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.