#B36AB5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36AB5?

RGB(179, 106, 181), HSL(298.4, 33.6%, 56.3%), CMYK(1.1%, 41.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B36AB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36AB5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 106, 181, in HSL 298.4°, 33.6%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 41.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B36AB5

RGB

179, 106, 181

HSL

298.4, 33.6%, 56.3%

HSV

298.4, 41.4%, 71.0%

CMYK

1.1%, 41.4%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6313 0.1355 326.1

Properties

Cool 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.