#B2509B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B2509B?

RGB(178, 80, 155), HSL(314.1, 38.9%, 50.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 55.1%, 12.9%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B2509B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B2509B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 80, 155, in HSL 314.1°, 38.9%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 55.1%, 12.9%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B2509B

RGB

178, 80, 155

HSL

314.1, 38.9%, 50.6%

HSV

314.1, 55.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.1%, 12.9%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5803 0.156 337.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.