#BA55C6

#BA55C6

Color Values

HEX

#BA55C6

RGB

186, 85, 198

HSL

293.6, 49.8%, 55.5%

HSV

293.6, 57.1%, 77.6%

CMYK

6.1%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6184 0.1903 323.3

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: #BA55C6;
color: #BA55C6;
border-color: #BA55C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA55C6?

RGB(186, 85, 198) · HSL(293.6, 49.8%, 55.5%) · CMYK(6.1%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #BA55C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA55C6?

Use 000000 text on a #BA55C6 background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.