#B3238F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3238F?

RGB(179, 35, 143), HSL(315.0, 67.3%, 42.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 80.4%, 20.1%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B3238F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3238F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 35, 143, in HSL 315.0°, 67.3%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.4%, 20.1%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3238F

RGB

179, 35, 143

HSL

315.0, 67.3%, 42.0%

HSV

315.0, 80.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.4%, 20.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.531 0.206 340.7

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.