#B36AAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36AAD?

RGB(179, 106, 173), HSL(304.9, 32.4%, 55.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 40.8%, 3.4%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B36AAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.76:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36AAD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 106, 173, in HSL 304.9°, 32.4%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.8%, 3.4%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36AAD

RGB

179, 106, 173

HSL

304.9, 32.4%, 55.9%

HSV

304.9, 40.8%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.8%, 3.4%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6278 0.1278 330.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.