#B42579

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42579?

RGB(180, 37, 121), HSL(324.8, 65.9%, 42.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.4%, 32.8%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.03:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42579 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 37, 121, in HSL 324.8°, 65.9%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.4%, 32.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42579

RGB

180, 37, 121

HSL

324.8, 65.9%, 42.5%

HSV

324.8, 79.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.4%, 32.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5243 0.1924 350.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red 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.