#B277BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B277BD?

RGB(178, 119, 189), HSL(290.6, 34.7%, 60.4%), CMYK(5.8%, 37.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #B277BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.35:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B277BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 178, 119, 189, in HSL 290.6°, 34.7%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 5.8%, 37.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B277BD

RGB

178, 119, 189

HSL

290.6, 34.7%, 60.4%

HSV

290.6, 37.0%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.8%, 37.0%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.655 0.1201 321.1

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.