#BD559F

#BD559F

Color Values

HEX

#BD559F

RGB

189, 85, 159

HSL

317.3, 44.1%, 53.7%

HSV

317.3, 55.0%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.0%, 15.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6038 0.1595 339.9

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: #BD559F;
color: #BD559F;
border-color: #BD559F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.23:1

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 #BD559F?

RGB(189, 85, 159) · HSL(317.3, 44.1%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.0%, 15.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD559F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD559F?

Use 000000 text on a #BD559F background; contrast on black is 4.96:1.