#B38AA5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38AA5?

RGB(179, 138, 165), HSL(320.5, 21.2%, 62.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 22.9%, 7.8%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B38AA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.96:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B38AA5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 138, 165, in HSL 320.5°, 21.2%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.9%, 7.8%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B38AA5

RGB

179, 138, 165

HSL

320.5, 21.2%, 62.2%

HSV

320.5, 22.9%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.9%, 7.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6807 0.0618 339.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.