#B42999

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42999?

RGB(180, 41, 153), HSL(311.7, 62.9%, 43.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 15.0%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.65:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42999 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 41, 153, in HSL 311.7°, 62.9%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.2%, 15.0%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42999

RGB

180, 41, 153

HSL

311.7, 62.9%, 43.3%

HSV

311.7, 77.2%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 15.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5417 0.2075 337.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 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.