#B36FB4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36FB4?

RGB(179, 111, 180), HSL(299.1, 31.5%, 57.1%), CMYK(0.6%, 38.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B36FB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#B36FB4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 111, 180, in HSL 299.1°, 31.5%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 38.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36FB4

RGB

179, 111, 180

HSL

299.1, 31.5%, 57.1%

HSV

299.1, 38.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.6%, 38.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.6389 0.1257 326.4

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.