#B38AAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38AAE?

RGB(179, 138, 174), HSL(307.3, 21.2%, 62.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 22.9%, 2.8%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B38AAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.93:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B38AAE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 138, 174, in HSL 307.3°, 21.2%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.9%, 2.8%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B38AAE

RGB

179, 138, 174

HSL

307.3, 21.2%, 62.2%

HSV

307.3, 22.9%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.9%, 2.8%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6839 0.0701 330.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 3

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.