#B251BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B251BD?

RGB(178, 81, 189), HSL(293.9, 45.0%, 52.9%), CMYK(5.8%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #B251BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B251BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 178, 81, 189, in HSL 293.9°, 45.0%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 5.8%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B251BD

RGB

178, 81, 189

HSL

293.9, 45.0%, 52.9%

HSV

293.9, 57.1%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.8%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5982 0.1837 323.5

Properties

Cool Light 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.