#BA179C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA179C?

RGB(186, 23, 156), HSL(311.0, 78.0%, 41.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 16.1%, 27.1%).

Q: Does #BA179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.69:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BA179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 186, 23, 156, in HSL 311.0°, 78.0%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.6%, 16.1%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA179C

RGB

186, 23, 156

HSL

311.0, 78.0%, 41.0%

HSV

311.0, 87.6%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 16.1%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5427 0.2264 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.