#B31C9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B31C9E?

RGB(179, 28, 158), HSL(308.3, 72.9%, 40.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.4%, 11.7%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B31C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.87:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B31C9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 28, 158, in HSL 308.3°, 72.9%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.4%, 11.7%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B31C9E

RGB

179, 28, 158

HSL

308.3, 72.9%, 40.6%

HSV

308.3, 84.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.4%, 11.7%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5347 0.2211 335.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.