#B42272

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42272?

RGB(180, 34, 114), HSL(327.1, 68.2%, 42.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 36.7%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42272 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.15:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42272 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 34, 114, in HSL 327.1°, 68.2%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.1%, 36.7%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42272

RGB

180, 34, 114

HSL

327.1, 68.2%, 42.0%

HSV

327.1, 81.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 36.7%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5195 0.1918 353.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta

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.