#B8279B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8279B?

RGB(184, 39, 155), HSL(312.0, 65.0%, 43.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.8%, 15.8%, 27.8%).

Q: Does #B8279B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.52:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B8279B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 184, 39, 155, in HSL 312.0°, 65.0%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.8%, 15.8%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B8279B

RGB

184, 39, 155

HSL

312.0, 65.0%, 43.7%

HSV

312.0, 78.8%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.8%, 15.8%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5477 0.2129 337.8

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.