#B38BA0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38BA0?

RGB(179, 139, 160), HSL(328.5, 20.8%, 62.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 22.3%, 10.6%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B38BA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.95:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B38BA0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 139, 160, in HSL 328.5°, 20.8%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.3%, 10.6%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B38BA0

RGB

179, 139, 160

HSL

328.5, 20.8%, 62.4%

HSV

328.5, 22.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.3%, 10.6%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.681 0.0562 345.8

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.