#B36EBA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36EBA?

RGB(179, 110, 186), HSL(294.5, 35.5%, 58.0%), CMYK(3.8%, 40.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%).

Q: Does #B36EBA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36EBA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 110, 186, in HSL 294.5°, 35.5%, 58.0%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 40.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36EBA

RGB

179, 110, 186

HSL

294.5, 35.5%, 58.0%

HSV

294.5, 40.9%, 72.9%

CMYK

3.8%, 40.9%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.6399 0.1335 323.7

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.