#B5256E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5256E?

RGB(181, 37, 110), HSL(329.6, 66.1%, 42.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.6%, 39.2%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B5256E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5256E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 37, 110, in HSL 329.6°, 66.1%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.6%, 39.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5256E

RGB

181, 37, 110

HSL

329.6, 66.1%, 42.7%

HSV

329.6, 79.6%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.6%, 39.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5218 0.1881 355.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta

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.