#B955B2

#B955B2

Color Values

HEX

#B955B2

RGB

185, 85, 178

HSL

304.2, 41.7%, 52.9%

HSV

304.2, 54.1%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 3.8%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.607 0.1718 330.2

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: #B955B2;
color: #B955B2;
border-color: #B955B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.01:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B955B2?

RGB(185, 85, 178) · HSL(304.2, 41.7%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.1%, 3.8%, 27.5%)

Does #B955B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B955B2?

Use 000000 text on a #B955B2 background; contrast on black is 5.01:1.