#BB559F

#BB559F

Color Values

HEX

#BB559F

RGB

187, 85, 159

HSL

316.5, 42.9%, 53.3%

HSV

316.5, 54.5%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.5%, 15.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.601 0.158 339.2

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: #BB559F;
color: #BB559F;
border-color: #BB559F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB559F?

RGB(187, 85, 159) · HSL(316.5, 42.9%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.5%, 15.0%, 26.7%)

Does #BB559F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB559F?

Use 000000 text on a #BB559F background; contrast on black is 4.91:1.