#B5499D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5499D?

RGB(181, 73, 157), HSL(313.3, 42.5%, 49.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.7%, 13.3%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B5499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.77:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5499D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 181, 73, 157, in HSL 313.3°, 42.5%, 49.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.7%, 13.3%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5499D

RGB

181, 73, 157

HSL

313.3, 42.5%, 49.8%

HSV

313.3, 59.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 13.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5765 0.1707 337.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.