#B36BB6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36BB6?

RGB(179, 107, 182), HSL(297.6, 33.9%, 56.7%), CMYK(1.6%, 41.2%, 0.0%, 28.6%).

Q: Does #B36BB6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36BB6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 107, 182, in HSL 297.6°, 33.9%, 56.7%, and in CMYK 1.6%, 41.2%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36BB6

RGB

179, 107, 182

HSL

297.6, 33.9%, 56.7%

HSV

297.6, 41.2%, 71.4%

CMYK

1.6%, 41.2%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.6333 0.1348 325.6

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.