#BA559B

#BA559B

Color Values

HEX

#BA559B

RGB

186, 85, 155

HSL

318.4, 42.3%, 53.1%

HSV

318.4, 54.3%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.3%, 16.7%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.598 0.1543 340.7

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: #BA559B;
color: #BA559B;
border-color: #BA559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA559B?

RGB(186, 85, 155) · HSL(318.4, 42.3%, 53.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.3%, 16.7%, 27.1%)

Does #BA559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA559B?

Use 000000 text on a #BA559B background; contrast on black is 4.86:1.