#B979BF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B979BF?

RGB(185, 121, 191), HSL(294.9, 35.4%, 61.2%), CMYK(3.1%, 36.6%, 0.0%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #B979BF meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B979BF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 121, 191, in HSL 294.9°, 35.4%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 36.6%, 0.0%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#B979BF

RGB

185, 121, 191

HSL

294.9, 35.4%, 61.2%

HSV

294.9, 36.6%, 74.9%

CMYK

3.1%, 36.6%, 0.0%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.6669 0.123 323.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.