#B38BB9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38BB9?

RGB(179, 139, 185), HSL(292.2, 24.7%, 63.5%), CMYK(3.2%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B38BB9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.87:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B38BB9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 139, 185, in HSL 292.2°, 24.7%, 63.5%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B38BB9

RGB

179, 139, 185

HSL

292.2, 24.7%, 63.5%

HSV

292.2, 24.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

3.2%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6899 0.0799 322.0

Properties

Cool 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.