#B42979

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42979?

RGB(180, 41, 121), HSL(325.5, 62.9%, 43.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 32.8%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42979 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 41, 121, in HSL 325.5°, 62.9%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.2%, 32.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42979

RGB

180, 41, 121

HSL

325.5, 62.9%, 43.3%

HSV

325.5, 77.2%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 32.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5273 0.1886 350.5

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.