#B38CA8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B38CA8?

RGB(179, 140, 168), HSL(316.9, 20.4%, 62.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 21.8%, 6.1%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B38CA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B38CA8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 140, 168, in HSL 316.9°, 20.4%, 62.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 21.8%, 6.1%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B38CA8

RGB

179, 140, 168

HSL

316.9, 20.4%, 62.5%

HSV

316.9, 21.8%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.8%, 6.1%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6855 0.0607 336.7

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.