#B278BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B278BD?

RGB(178, 120, 189), HSL(290.4, 34.3%, 60.6%), CMYK(5.8%, 36.5%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #B278BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B278BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 178, 120, 189, in HSL 290.4°, 34.3%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 5.8%, 36.5%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B278BD

RGB

178, 120, 189

HSL

290.4, 34.3%, 60.6%

HSV

290.4, 36.5%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.8%, 36.5%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6567 0.1183 321.0

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.