#B556B2

#B556B2

Color Values

HEX

#B556B2

RGB

181, 86, 178

HSL

301.9, 39.1%, 52.4%

HSV

301.9, 52.5%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.5%, 1.7%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6031 0.1677 328.6

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: #B556B2;
color: #B556B2;
border-color: #B556B2;
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 #B556B2?

RGB(181, 86, 178) · HSL(301.9, 39.1%, 52.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.5%, 1.7%, 29.0%)

Does #B556B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #B556B2?

Use 000000 text on a #B556B2 background; contrast on black is 4.94:1.