#B5279D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5279D?

RGB(181, 39, 157), HSL(310.1, 64.5%, 43.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B5279D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.61:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5279D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 39, 157, in HSL 310.1°, 64.5%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5279D

RGB

181, 39, 157

HSL

310.1, 64.5%, 43.1%

HSV

310.1, 78.5%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5439 0.2126 336.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.