#B55BA0

#B55BA0

Color Values

HEX

#B55BA0

RGB

181, 91, 160

HSL

314.0, 37.8%, 53.3%

HSV

314.0, 49.7%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 11.6%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6018 0.1441 336.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #B55BA0;
color: #B55BA0;
border-color: #B55BA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55BA0?

RGB(181, 91, 160) · HSL(314.0, 37.8%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 11.6%, 29.0%)

Does #B55BA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55BA0?

Use 000000 text on a #B55BA0 background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.