#B35E68

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B35E68?

RGB(179, 94, 104), HSL(352.9, 35.9%, 53.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 47.5%, 41.9%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B35E68 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.45:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B35E68 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 94, 104, in HSL 352.9°, 35.9%, 53.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.5%, 41.9%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is Chestnut.

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Color Values

HEX

#B35E68

RGB

179, 94, 104

HSL

352.9, 35.9%, 53.5%

HSV

352.9, 47.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.5%, 41.9%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5844 0.1102 13.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Chestnut

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.