#B279AA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B279AA?

RGB(178, 121, 170), HSL(308.4, 27.0%, 58.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 32.0%, 4.5%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B279AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B279AA is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 178, 121, 170, in HSL 308.4°, 27.0%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.0%, 4.5%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B279AA

RGB

178, 121, 170

HSL

308.4, 27.0%, 58.6%

HSV

308.4, 32.0%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.0%, 4.5%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6505 0.0969 331.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 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.