#B3178A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3178A?

RGB(179, 23, 138), HSL(315.8, 77.2%, 39.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.2%, 22.9%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B3178A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3178A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 23, 138, in HSL 315.8°, 77.2%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.2%, 22.9%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3178A

RGB

179, 23, 138

HSL

315.8, 77.2%, 39.6%

HSV

315.8, 87.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.2%, 22.9%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.522 0.212 342.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 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.