#B3538A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3538A?

RGB(179, 83, 138), HSL(325.6, 38.7%, 51.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 53.6%, 22.9%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B3538A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.64:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3538A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 179, 83, 138, in HSL 325.6°, 38.7%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.6%, 22.9%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3538A

RGB

179, 83, 138

HSL

325.6, 38.7%, 51.4%

HSV

325.6, 53.6%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.6%, 22.9%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5788 0.1401 346.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: hotpink 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.