#B42AA5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42AA5?

RGB(180, 42, 165), HSL(306.5, 62.2%, 43.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.7%, 8.3%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42AA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42AA5 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 42, 165, in HSL 306.5°, 62.2%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.7%, 8.3%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42AA5

RGB

180, 42, 165

HSL

306.5, 62.2%, 43.5%

HSV

306.5, 76.7%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.7%, 8.3%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5487 0.2148 333.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.