#B272BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B272BC?

RGB(178, 114, 188), HSL(291.9, 35.6%, 59.2%), CMYK(5.3%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #B272BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B272BC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 178, 114, 188, in HSL 291.9°, 35.6%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B272BC

RGB

178, 114, 188

HSL

291.9, 35.6%, 59.2%

HSV

291.9, 39.4%, 73.7%

CMYK

5.3%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6462 0.128 322.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.