#B42B8C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42B8C?

RGB(180, 43, 140), HSL(317.5, 61.4%, 43.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 22.2%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.73:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B42B8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 140, in HSL 317.5°, 61.4%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 22.2%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42B8C

RGB

180, 43, 140

HSL

317.5, 61.4%, 43.7%

HSV

317.5, 76.1%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 22.2%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5369 0.1971 342.5

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.