#B55199

#B55199

Color Values

HEX

#B55199

RGB

181, 81, 153

HSL

316.8, 40.3%, 51.4%

HSV

316.8, 55.2%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.2%, 15.5%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5849 0.1552 339.5

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: #B55199;
color: #B55199;
border-color: #B55199;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55199?

RGB(181, 81, 153) · HSL(316.8, 40.3%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.2%, 15.5%, 29.0%)

Does #B55199 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55199?

Use 000000 text on a #B55199 background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.