#B45567

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B45567?

RGB(180, 85, 103), HSL(348.6, 38.8%, 52.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.8%, 42.8%, 29.4%).

Q: Does #B45567 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B45567 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 85, 103, in HSL 348.6°, 38.8%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.8%, 42.8%, 29.4%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B45567

RGB

180, 85, 103

HSL

348.6, 38.8%, 52.0%

HSV

348.6, 52.8%, 70.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.8%, 42.8%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5716 0.1242 10.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: palevioletred 3

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.