#B855A0

#B855A0

Color Values

HEX

#B855A0

RGB

184, 85, 160

HSL

314.5, 41.1%, 52.7%

HSV

314.5, 53.8%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.8%, 13.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5974 0.1564 337.6

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: #B855A0;
color: #B855A0;
border-color: #B855A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B855A0?

RGB(184, 85, 160) · HSL(314.5, 41.1%, 52.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.8%, 13.0%, 27.8%)

Does #B855A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B855A0?

Use 000000 text on a #B855A0 background; contrast on black is 4.85:1.