#B37BBD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37BBD?

RGB(179, 123, 189), HSL(290.9, 33.3%, 61.2%), CMYK(5.3%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #B37BBD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B37BBD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 123, 189, in HSL 290.9°, 33.3%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B37BBD

RGB

179, 123, 189

HSL

290.9, 33.3%, 61.2%

HSV

290.9, 34.9%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.3%, 34.9%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6629 0.1135 321.3

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.