#B42C8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42C8A?

RGB(180, 44, 138), HSL(318.5, 60.7%, 43.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 75.6%, 23.3%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B42C8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#B42C8A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 44, 138, in HSL 318.5°, 60.7%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.6%, 23.3%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42C8A

RGB

180, 44, 138

HSL

318.5, 60.7%, 43.9%

HSV

318.5, 75.6%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.6%, 23.3%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5368 0.1948 343.4

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.