#B55988

#B55988

Overview

#B55988 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 181, 89, 136, in HSL 329.3°, 38.3%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 50.8%, 24.9%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B55988

RGB

181, 89, 136

HSL

329.3, 38.3%, 52.9%

HSV

329.3, 50.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.8%, 24.9%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5894 0.1309 350.0

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: #B55988;
color: #B55988;
border-color: #B55988;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55988?

RGB(181, 89, 136) · HSL(329.3, 38.3%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.8%, 24.9%, 29.0%)

Does #B55988 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55988?

Use 000000 text on a #B55988 background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.