#B36CBB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36CBB?

RGB(179, 108, 187), HSL(293.9, 36.7%, 57.8%), CMYK(4.3%, 42.2%, 0.0%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #B36CBB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36CBB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 108, 187, in HSL 293.9°, 36.7%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 4.3%, 42.2%, 0.0%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36CBB

RGB

179, 108, 187

HSL

293.9, 36.7%, 57.8%

HSV

293.9, 42.2%, 73.3%

CMYK

4.3%, 42.2%, 0.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.6372 0.1381 323.3

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.