#B497B8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B497B8?

RGB(180, 151, 184), HSL(292.7, 18.9%, 65.7%), CMYK(2.2%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 27.8%).

Q: Does #B497B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#B497B8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 151, 184, in HSL 292.7°, 18.9%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is thistle 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B497B8

RGB

180, 151, 184

HSL

292.7, 18.9%, 65.7%

HSV

292.7, 17.9%, 72.2%

CMYK

2.2%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.7132 0.0573 322.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 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.