#B55997

#B55997

Color Values

HEX

#B55997

RGB

181, 89, 151

HSL

319.6, 38.3%, 52.9%

HSV

319.6, 50.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.8%, 16.6%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5952 0.1406 341.3

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: #B55997;
color: #B55997;
border-color: #B55997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55997?

RGB(181, 89, 151) · HSL(319.6, 38.3%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.8%, 16.6%, 29.0%)

Does #B55997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55997?

Use 000000 text on a #B55997 background; contrast on black is 4.84:1.