#B538A0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B538A0?

RGB(181, 56, 160), HSL(310.1, 52.7%, 46.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 69.1%, 11.6%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B538A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B538A0 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 56, 160, in HSL 310.1°, 52.7%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.1%, 11.6%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B538A0

RGB

181, 56, 160

HSL

310.1, 52.7%, 46.5%

HSV

310.1, 69.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.1%, 11.6%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5594 0.1963 335.4

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.