#B29BB4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B29BB4?

RGB(178, 155, 180), HSL(295.2, 14.3%, 65.7%), CMYK(1.1%, 13.9%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B29BB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.55:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B29BB4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 178, 155, 180, in HSL 295.2°, 14.3%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 13.9%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is thistle 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B29BB4

RGB

178, 155, 180

HSL

295.2, 14.3%, 65.7%

HSV

295.2, 13.9%, 70.6%

CMYK

1.1%, 13.9%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.7177 0.0441 323.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 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.