#BD179C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD179C?

RGB(189, 23, 156), HSL(311.9, 78.3%, 41.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.8%, 17.5%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #BD179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.58:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BD179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 23, 156, in HSL 311.9°, 78.3%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.8%, 17.5%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD179C

RGB

189, 23, 156

HSL

311.9, 78.3%, 41.6%

HSV

311.9, 87.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.8%, 17.5%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5477 0.2279 338.7

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.