#B497B6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B497B6?

RGB(180, 151, 182), HSL(296.1, 17.5%, 65.3%), CMYK(1.1%, 17.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%).

Q: Does #B497B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.61:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B497B6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 151, 182, in HSL 296.1°, 17.5%, 65.3%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 17.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B497B6

RGB

180, 151, 182

HSL

296.1, 17.5%, 65.3%

HSV

296.1, 17.0%, 71.4%

CMYK

1.1%, 17.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.7124 0.0551 324.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel 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.