#B55EC5

#B55EC5

Color Values

HEX

#B55EC5

RGB

181, 94, 197

HSL

290.7, 47.0%, 57.1%

HSV

290.7, 52.3%, 77.3%

CMYK

8.1%, 52.3%, 0.0%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6236 0.1728 321.2

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: #B55EC5;
color: #B55EC5;
border-color: #B55EC5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B55EC5?

RGB(181, 94, 197) · HSL(290.7, 47.0%, 57.1%) · CMYK(8.1%, 52.3%, 0.0%, 22.7%)

Does #B55EC5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.91:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B55EC5?

Use 000000 text on a #B55EC5 background; contrast on black is 5.37:1.