#B0559B

#B0559B

Color Values

HEX

#B0559B

RGB

176, 85, 155

HSL

313.8, 36.5%, 51.2%

HSV

313.8, 51.7%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.7%, 11.9%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5844 0.1463 336.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B0559B;
color: #B0559B;
border-color: #B0559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0559B?

RGB(176, 85, 155) · HSL(313.8, 36.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.7%, 11.9%, 31.0%)

Does #B0559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B0559B?

Use 000000 text on a #B0559B background; contrast on black is 4.62:1.