#B979B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B979B4?

RGB(185, 121, 180), HSL(304.7, 31.4%, 60.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 34.6%, 2.7%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B979B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B979B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 121, 180, in HSL 304.7°, 31.4%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.6%, 2.7%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B979B4

RGB

185, 121, 180

HSL

304.7, 31.4%, 60.0%

HSV

304.7, 34.6%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.6%, 2.7%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6623 0.1119 329.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 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.