#B55596

#B55596

Color Values

HEX

#B55596

RGB

181, 85, 150

HSL

319.4, 39.3%, 52.2%

HSV

319.4, 53.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.0%, 17.1%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5891 0.1466 341.4

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: #B55596;
color: #B55596;
border-color: #B55596;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55596?

RGB(181, 85, 150) · HSL(319.4, 39.3%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.0%, 17.1%, 29.0%)

Does #B55596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55596?

Use 000000 text on a #B55596 background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.