#B997B8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B997B8?

RGB(185, 151, 184), HSL(301.8, 19.5%, 65.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 18.4%, 0.5%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B997B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.57:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B997B8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 151, 184, in HSL 301.8°, 19.5%, 65.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.4%, 0.5%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is thistle 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B997B8

RGB

185, 151, 184

HSL

301.8, 19.5%, 65.9%

HSV

301.8, 18.4%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.4%, 0.5%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7179 0.0608 327.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: thistle 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.