#B059BE

#B059BE

Color Values

HEX

#B059BE

RGB

176, 89, 190

HSL

291.7, 43.7%, 54.7%

HSV

291.7, 53.2%, 74.5%

CMYK

7.4%, 53.2%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6068 0.1712 321.9

Properties

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: #B059BE;
color: #B059BE;
border-color: #B059BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B059BE?

RGB(176, 89, 190) · HSL(291.7, 43.7%, 54.7%) · CMYK(7.4%, 53.2%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #B059BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B059BE?

Use 000000 text on a #B059BE background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.