#B23BA2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B23BA2?

RGB(178, 59, 162), HSL(308.1, 50.2%, 46.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 9.0%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B23BA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B23BA2 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 59, 162, in HSL 308.1°, 50.2%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.9%, 9.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B23BA2

RGB

178, 59, 162

HSL

308.1, 50.2%, 46.5%

HSV

308.1, 66.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 9.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5589 0.1922 333.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: orchid 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.