#B255BE

#B255BE

Color Values

HEX

#B255BE

RGB

178, 85, 190

HSL

293.1, 44.7%, 53.9%

HSV

293.1, 55.3%, 74.5%

CMYK

6.3%, 55.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.604 0.1786 322.9

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: #B255BE;
color: #B255BE;
border-color: #B255BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B255BE?

RGB(178, 85, 190) · HSL(293.1, 44.7%, 53.9%) · CMYK(6.3%, 55.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #B255BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B255BE?

Use 000000 text on a #B255BE background; contrast on black is 4.94:1.