#B5279B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5279B?

RGB(181, 39, 155), HSL(311.0, 64.5%, 43.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.5%, 14.4%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B5279B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.63:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5279B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 39, 155, in HSL 311.0°, 64.5%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.5%, 14.4%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5279B

RGB

181, 39, 155

HSL

311.0, 64.5%, 43.1%

HSV

311.0, 78.5%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.5%, 14.4%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5429 0.2112 336.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 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.