#B255C4

#B255C4

Color Values

HEX

#B255C4

RGB

178, 85, 196

HSL

290.3, 48.5%, 55.1%

HSV

290.3, 56.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

9.2%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6072 0.1843 320.9

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: #B255C4;
color: #B255C4;
border-color: #B255C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B255C4?

RGB(178, 85, 196) · HSL(290.3, 48.5%, 55.1%) · CMYK(9.2%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 23.1%)

Does #B255C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B255C4?

Use 000000 text on a #B255C4 background; contrast on black is 4.99:1.