#BD559E

#BD559E

Color Values

HEX

#BD559E

RGB

189, 85, 158

HSL

317.9, 44.1%, 53.7%

HSV

317.9, 55.0%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.0%, 16.4%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6034 0.1588 340.4

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: #BD559E;
color: #BD559E;
border-color: #BD559E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD559E?

RGB(189, 85, 158) · HSL(317.9, 44.1%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.0%, 16.4%, 25.9%)

Does #BD559E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD559E?

Use 000000 text on a #BD559E background; contrast on black is 4.96:1.