#B4498E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4498E?

RGB(180, 73, 142), HSL(321.3, 42.3%, 49.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.4%, 21.1%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B4498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B4498E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 73, 142, in HSL 321.3°, 42.3%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.4%, 21.1%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B4498E

RGB

180, 73, 142

HSL

321.3, 42.3%, 49.6%

HSV

321.3, 59.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.4%, 21.1%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5685 0.1593 343.8

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.