#B23AA9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23AA9?

RGB(178, 58, 169), HSL(304.5, 50.8%, 46.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 67.4%, 5.1%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23AA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23AA9 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 58, 169, in HSL 304.5°, 50.8%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.4%, 5.1%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23AA9

RGB

178, 58, 169

HSL

304.5, 50.8%, 46.3%

HSV

304.5, 67.4%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.4%, 5.1%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5615 0.1988 331.0

Properties

Warm 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.